Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Washington (La.) Artillery

Anderson's Brigade - Ruggles Division

— Army of the Mississippi —

Washington (La.) Artillery Tablet image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009

1. Washington (La.) Artillery Tablet

Captain W. Irving Hodgson commanded the battery at Shiloh.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

C.S.
Army of the Mississippi.
Washington (La.) Artillery,
Anderson's (2d) Brigade, Ruggles' (1st) Division,
Bragg's Corps.
This battery was engaged here April 7, 1862. Three of its guns were captured at 11 a.m., but were soon after recovered. The battery was disabled and obliged to retire with the loss of three caissons, a battery wagon, and forge.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 363.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1819.

Location. 35° 7.806′ N, 88° 20.303′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the left when traveling east. Located in Davis' Wheat Field 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. Crescent (La.) Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Smith's Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Repulse (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Crescent Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Louisiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Terrill's Battery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 13th Arkansas Infantry (about 400 feet away); Bate's 2nd Tennessee Infantry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Washington (La.) Artillery Position image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009

2. Washington (La.) Artillery Position

Two James 3.80-inch Rifled Cannon represent the battery at this location. One on the left is a James Type 2, with the smooth Ordnance shape. On the right is a Type 1, using the Model 1841 pattern.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.