Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
11th Iowa Infantry
Hare's Brigade - McClernand's Division
Army of the Tennessee
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 11th Iowa Infantry Marker
11th Iowa Infantry
Hare's (1st) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment reformed here at 11.30 A.M. April 6, 1862 and advanced, fighting, to within 50 yards of its first position. It was then driven back slowly to this place where it was engaged until 2:30 P.M. when it retired to siege guns.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1860.
Location. 35° 8.76′ N, 88° 20.82′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Cavalry Road and Sherman Road, on the left when traveling west on Cavalry Road. 120 yards ESE of intersection in 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. Schwartz's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaver's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th Iowa Infantry
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. 11th Iowa Infantry Marker
Looking south.
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 11th Iowa Infantry Marker
Looking east across Jones Field. Marker is in center of photo. 16th Iowa monument (M107) to right. 15th Iowa monument (M106) faintly visible through trees to left.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
4. 11th Iowa Infantry Marker
Looking west along line of battle. 17th and 49th Illinois tablet (43) and 46th Illinois (152) tablets visible to right; Taylor's Battery tablet(204) and Dresser's Batter tablet (46) visible in rear of this tablet.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
