Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Statham's Brigade
Breckinridge's Reserve Corps
| | Army of the Mississippi | |
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
1. Statham's Brigade Tablet
Statham's (3d) Brigade,
15th Miss., 22d Miss., 19th Tenn., 28th Tenn., 45th Tenn.,
Rutledge's Tennessee Battery,
Breckinridge's Reserve Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.
This Brigade became engaged here about 12.30 p.m. April 6, 1862. It advanced across the field to north east corner about 2.30 p.m. The 19th Tenn. was detached to lick creek in the morning. It returned about 2 o'clock and joined Stephens' Brigade in charge across this field.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 461.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1915.
Location. 35° 7.698′ N, 88° 19.975′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the left when traveling east. Located on the south of the Peach Orchard 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.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Venable's Tenn. Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Bruce's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephens' Brigade (about 400 feet away); Harper's Mississippi Battery (about 500 feet away); Texas (about 600 feet away); Camp of 1st and 2nd Battalions, 11th Illinois Cavalry (about 600 feet away); 19th Alabama - 2nd Texas (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Williams' Brigade (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
2. Statham's Brigade Tablet
A 12-pdr Field Howitzer and a James Rifle represent Rutledge's Battery at the Brigade position.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
3. 12-pdr Model 1841 Field Howizter
This howitzer was produced in 1853 by Ames Manufacturing of Massachusetts. It weighed 788 pounds when inspected by James W. Ripley. The registry number 113 is on the muzzle.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
4. James 3.80-inch Rifle, Type 2, Series 2
Inscription on the James Rifle at the position. The main difference between the different series of James Type 2 rifles is simply the inscriptions. This piece has markings on the top - "James Rifle Cannon // Manufactured by // Ames Mfg. Co. // Chickopee // Mass // 1861". This particular piece has a weight stamp of 912 (pounds) but no "U.S." acceptance marks.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
5. Statham's Brigade Advance
Looking across Sarah Bell's Cotton Field at the Peach Orchard. Statham's brigade advanced across this field around 2:30 p.m. on April 6, 1862 and reached the far northeast side (distant right). The bloody pond is beyond the far tree line in that sector.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 953 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 13, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
