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

57th Illinois Infantry

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

— Army of the Tennessee —

57th Illinois Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 57th Illinois Infantry Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

U.S.
57th Illinois Infantry,
Sweeny's (3d) Brig., W.H.L. Wallace's (2d) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment was in reserve here from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 6, 1862. It then moved to the left and was engaged east of Hamburg Road.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 98.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1692.

Location. 35° 8.326′ N, 88° 20.206′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Eastern Corinth Road and Corinth-Pittsburg Road on Eastern Corinth Road. Located 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. Stone's Battery (a few steps from this marker); Crescent (La.) Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); WHL Wallace Mortuary Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this

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marker); 52nd Illinois Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 23rd Missouri Infantry (about 400 feet away); 8th Iowa Infantry (about 400 feet away); 59th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 57th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking south along Eastern Corinth Road. Stone's Battery tablet 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 506 times since then and 21 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.