Near 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.
46th Illinois Infantry,
Veatch's (2d) Brig., Hurlbut's (4th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.

This regiment reformed here at 11:30 A.M. April 6, 1862 and advanced, fighting, 200 yards. At 1 P.M. it retired to camp.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 152.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1821.

Location. 35° 8.782′ N, 88° 20.872′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Sherman Road and Cavalry Road, on the right when traveling south on Sherman Road. In southwest corner of Jones 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. Taylor's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 17th Illinois Infantry - 49th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Dresser's Battery

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Smith's Mississippi Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwartz's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 43rd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Iowa Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 46th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking south.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

3. 46th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking southeast across Sherman Road. Note other tablets (#s 46, 204, and 56) visible in background, defining the line of battle.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.