Pittsburg Landing near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Army of the Mississippi
General Albert Sidney Johnston
Army of the Mississippi.
General Albert Sidney Johnston (killed).
General G. T. Beauregard.
First Corps, Maj. Gen. Leonidas Polk.
Second Corps, Maj. Gen. Braxton Bragg.
Third Corps, Maj. Gen. Wm J. Hardee, (Wounded).
Reserve Corps, Brig. Gen. John C. Breckinridge.
The Confederate Army, known as the "Army of the Mississippi," with a total of officer and men present for duty, 43,968, marched from Corinth and deployed in line of battle Saturday, April 5, 1862. General Hardee's Corps formed the first line at right angles with the Corinth Road near Wood's field. General Bragg's Corps formed the second line 800 yards in rear of the first. General Polk's Corps was in column of brigades in front of General Johnston's headquarters established at junction of Bark and Corinth Roads. General Breckinridge's Corps was in rear along the road toward Mickey's.
The battle commenced at 4.55 a.m. Sunday, April 6, 1863, by an attack upon Hardee's picket post in front of his center. The Confederates advancing, drove the Union army slowly back all day, capturing four division camps, and at dark held a position extending from the Tennessee River south of Dill Branch to mouth of Tilghman Creek. General Johnston was mortally wounded at 2.30 p.m. and General Beauregard took command. The Union army was reenforced during the night. On Monday the Confederates were in turn driven back until at 4 p.m. April 7, 1862 they retired from the field.
The casualties, in the Army of the Mississippi, during the battle were, killed 1728, wounded 8012, missing 959; Total 10699.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number C 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1874.
Location. 35° 9.073′ N, 88° 19.328′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is in Pittsburg Landing. Marker is on Pittsburg Landing Road, on the right when traveling west. Located next to the visitor center at 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. Army of the Tennessee (here, next to this marker); Army of the Ohio (here, next to this marker); Forest, Farms, and Creeks (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Preserved (within shouting distance of this marker); 55th Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battery H, 1st Illinois Light Artillery (about 300 feet away); Illinois Cavalry (about 300 feet away); Fourth Division (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
More about this marker. This is one of three duplicated tablets in the park outlining the actions of the Army of the Mississppi.
Also see . . . Battle of Shiloh. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on August 5, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.