Pittsburg Landing near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
9th Illinois Infantry
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
1. 9th Illinois Infantry Monument
Volunteers.
U.S.A.
(Back):
Present for Duty 578
Killed and Died of Wounds 103
Wounded 263.
Total Killed and Wounded 368
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1869.
Location. 35° 8.999′ N, 88° 19.156′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is in Pittsburg Landing. Marker can be reached from Pittsburg Landing Road, on the right when traveling west. Located in the National Cemetery in 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. Pittsburg Landing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Strategic Location (about 300 feet away); First Engagement on Shiloh Battlefield (about 300 feet away); Headquarters General U. S. Grant (about 500 feet away); Shiloh National Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Camp of Powell's Battery (about 600 feet away); Powell's Battery (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Shiloh National Cemetery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
2. Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
3. Monument and Upright Siege Gun
As typical in Military Cemeteries, an upright 24-pdr Siege Gun stands at the edges of the walkway.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 994 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
