Shiloh in McNairy County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
C.S. Reserve Corps, Army of the Mississippi
Brig. Gen. John C. Breckinridge
Photographed By David Austin
1. CS - Reserve Corps Army of the Mississippi Marker
Reserve Corps, Army of the Mississippi.
Brig. Gen. John C Breckinridge.
1st Brigade, Col. Robert P. Trabue, 4th KY.
2d Brigade, Brig. Gen. John S. Bowen, (W'D).
Col. John D. Martin, 2d Confederate.
3d Brigade, Col. Winfield S. Statham, 15th Miss.
This Corps marched from Burnsville Miss., April 4, 1862, via Monterey and Mickey’s, and bivouacked Saturday night, April 5th, along the Bark Road in rear of Gen. Johnston’s headquarters, it’s head of column where this tablet stands.
The Corps advanced Sunday morning, April 6, 1862, the 1st Brigade forward on the Pittsburg Road: the others by the Bark Road to reinforce the right. The 2d and 3d Brigades, under the Corps commander became engaged about 12 P.M., south of the Peach Orchard and followed the movement of the right of the Army during the afternoon.
On Monday, April 7, 1862, Gen. Breckinridge was in command of the right center.
The Reserve Corps had present for duty, officers and men, 7,211.
Its loss was, 386 Killed; 1,682 Wounded; 165 Missing; Total 2,233.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1862.
Location. 35° 6.317′ N, 88° 22.554′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in McNairy County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnston's Last Bivouac (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens' Brigade (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.S. First Corps, Army of the Mississippi (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.S. Johnson's (1st) Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Russell's Brigade (approx. ¼ mile away); C.S. Stewart's (2nd) Brigade (approx. 0.4 miles away); C.S. Army of the Mississippi (approx. half a mile away); U.S. Army of the Tennessee (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Photographed By David Austin
2. CS - Reserve Corps Army of the Mississippi Marker
Additional Small marker next to the Main Marker 1 of 3
Photographed By David Austin
3. CS - Reserve Corps Army of the Mississippi Marker
Additional Small marker next to the Main Marker 2 of 3
Photographed By David Austin
4. CS - Reserve Corps Army of the Mississippi Marker
Additional Small marker next to the Main Marker 3 of 3
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 81 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2023, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
