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

46th Illinois Infantry

Veatch's Brigade - Hurlbut's Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

46th Illinois Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 46th Illinois Infantry Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

U.S.
Army of the Tennessee.
46th Illinois Infantry,
Veatch's (2d) Brigade,
Hurlbut's (4th) Division.

This regiment, attached temporarily to Col. Marsh's command, was in position here at 9 a.m. April 7, 1862.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 154.)

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° 8.8′ N, 88° 20.369′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Cavalry Road, 0.4 miles west of Hamburg-Savannah Road, on the right when traveling west. 100 yards north of Cavalry Road in woods on eastern edge of Cavalry Field. Just east of 4th Illinois Cavalry camp marker, 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. Camp of 1st Battalion, 4th Illinois Cavalry (a few steps from this marker); Wharton's Texas Rangers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McAllister's Battery (about

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500 feet away); 18th Lousiana - Orleans Guard - 16th Louisiana (about 600 feet away); 13th Iowa Infantry (about 600 feet away); 52nd Illinois Infantry (about 700 feet away); Camp of 15th Illinois Infantry (about 800 feet away); 15th Illinois Infantry (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 46th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking west toward Cavalry Field. 4th Illinois Cavalry camp marker is visible just over this marker.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

3. 46th Illinois Infantry Marker

Back of marker in trees viewed from Cavalry Field.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.