Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
C.S. Johnson's (1st) Brigade
Army of the Mississippi
Johnsons (1st) Brigade,
Walkers (2d) Tenn., 15th Tenn., Blythes Miss., 154th Tenn.,
Polk's Tenn.,Battery
Cheathams (2d) Div., Polks Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.
This brigade, with its regiments in order from left to right as above, and battery in rear, bivouacked at this place Saturday night, April 5, 1862.
It advanced Sunday morning along the Pittsburg Road and became engaged at 9 A.M. at the crossing of Shiloh Branch.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1862.
Location. 35° 6.39′ N, 88° 22.342′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is on Tennessee Route 22 0.3 miles south of Bark Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shiloh TN 38376, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: C.S. First Corps, Army of the Mississippi (a few steps from this marker); Russell's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens' Brigade (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.S. Stewart's (2nd) Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnston's Last Bivouac (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.S. Reserve Corps, Army of the Mississippi (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.S. Army of the Mississippi (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S. Army of the Tennessee (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2023, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2023, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

