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

8th Iowa Infantry

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

— Army of the Tennessee —

8th Iowa Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 8th Iowa Infantry Marker

Inscription. U.S.
8th Iowa Infantry.
Sweeny's (3rd) Brig.,W.H.L. Wallace's (2d) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment was engaged here from about 4 to 5 p.m. April 6, 1862. It then fell back 500 yards, north-east, where its next tablet may be found.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 88.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1862.

Location. 35° 8.121′ N, 88° 20.194′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hornet's Nest Loop, 0.1 miles north of Sunken Road, on the right when traveling north. At the beginning of the trail leading east to Wicker Field, 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. Mendenhall's Battery (here, next to this marker); 23rd Missouri Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 26th Kentucky Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Wisconsin State Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 21st Missouri Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 11th Kentucky Infantry

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(about 300 feet away); 12th Michigan Infantry (about 300 feet away); Welker's Battery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 8th Iowa Infantry Marker

Looking south toward the Hornets' Nest. Mendenhall's Battery marker visible in background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.