Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Camp of 17th Kentucky Infantry
Army of the Tennessee
Photographed By David Austin
1. Camp of 17th Kentucky Infantry Marker
Camp of 17th Kentucky Infantry
Lauman’s (3D) Brig., Hurlbut’s (4th) Div. Army of the Tennessee.
First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was 7/8 mile S.W., at west side of Peach Orchard.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1862.
Location. 35° 8.497′ N, 88° 19.607′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Riverside Drive, 0.3 miles east of Hamburg Savannah Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is at the edge of woods behind the Shiloh Indian Mounds Interpretive Center. 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. Chickasaw Homeland (a few steps from this marker); Shiloh Indian Mounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentucky Regiments at Battle of Shiloh (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Shiloh Indian Mounds (about 300 feet away); Sifting the Evidence (about 300 feet away); Mississippian Indians (about 300 feet away); Clanton's Alabama Cavalry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Richardson's Battery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Also see . . .
1. Shiloh National Military Park
this page online
2. The 17th Kentucky at Shiloh. Western Theater in the Civil War (WTCW) (Submitted on June 3, 2023.)
Photographed By David Austin
2. Camp of 17th Kentucky Infantry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2023, by David Austin of Scotts Hill, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
