Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
61st Illinois Infantry
Miller's Brigade - Prentiss' Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
61st Illinois Infantry,
Miller's (2d) Brig., Prentiss' (6th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment relieved one of Hurlbut's regiments and was engaged here from about 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 6, 1862.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 258.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1825.
Location. 35° 7.948′ N, 88° 19.937′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Hamburg-Savannah Road, on the left when traveling north. Located at stop 13, the peach orchard, of the driving tour of Shiloh National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shiloh TN 38376, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fighting Consumes Bell's Farm (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peach Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Iowa Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Return to Bell's Farm (about 400 feet away); 28th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); Bloody Pond (about 400 feet away); Mann's Battery (about 400 feet away); Bowen's Brigade (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,080 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 31, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.