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

2nd Iowa Infantry

Tuttle's Brigade - W.H.L. Wallace's Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

2nd Iowa Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 2nd Iowa Infantry Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

U.S.
Army of the Tennessee.
2d Iowa Infantry,
Tuttle's (1st) Brigade,
W.H.L. Wallace's (2d) Division.

This regiment was sent to reenforce General Nelson and by his order made a charge from this position at about 1 p.m. April 7, 1862, driving the enemy beyond the field.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 62.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1750.

Location. 35° 7.953′ N, 88° 20.002′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Sunken Road, 0.1 miles west of Hamburg-Savannah Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is about 100 yards southwest of the Bloody Pond 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. 61st Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 3rd Iowa Infantry (about 300 feet away); 32d Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); Fighting Consumes Bell's Farm

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(about 400 feet away); The Peach Orchard (about 500 feet away); Mann's Battery (about 500 feet away); Ross' Battery (about 500 feet away); Gladden's Brigade (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 2nd Iowa Infantry Marker

Marker with William Manse George cabin in the background to the southwest.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.