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

43rd Illinois Infantry

Raith's Brigade - McClernand's Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

43rd Illinois Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 43rd Illinois Infantry Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

U.S.
43rd Illinois Infantry,
Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.

This regiment reformed here at 11.30 a.m. April 6, 1862 and advanced, fighting, 600 yards. At 2 p.m. It fell back to this place and soon after retired to Savannah Road.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 38.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 2009.

Location. 35° 8.822′ N, 88° 20.885′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Cavalry Road and Sherman Road, on the right when traveling west on Cavalry Road. 100 yards north of intersection, in Jones Field, 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. 33rd Tennessee Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 46th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood's Brigade (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); Russell's Brigade (about 300 feet away); McAllister's Battery (about 300 feet away); 17th Illinois Infantry - 49th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); Taylor's Battery (about 400 feet away); Dresser's Battery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 43rd Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking south toward intersection.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

3. 43rd Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking west.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.