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

Marsh's Brigade

McClernand's Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

Marsh's Brigade Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. Marsh's Brigade Marker

Inscription. U.S.
45th Ill., 48th Ill., 20th Ill., 11th Ill.,
Marsh's (2d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.

The three right regiments of this brigade reformed here at 11.30 a.m. April 6, 1862, and advance, fighting, 600 yards where they were joined by the 45th regiment. The brigade was then driven back slowly to this place where it was engaged until 2.30 p.m. When it retired to Hamburg Road.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 25.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1946.

Location. 35° 8.738′ N, 88° 20.775′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Cavalry Road, 0.1 miles east of Sherman Road, on the left when traveling west. 0.1 mile south of Cavalry Road in Jones Field. Marker is screened from view from the road by a stand of trees extending into the 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. 16th Iowa Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 4th Tennessee Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Girardey's Georgia Battery

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 11th Iowa Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaver's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 15th Iowa Infantry (about 300 feet away); Schwartz's Battery (about 300 feet away); 53rd 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. Marsh's Brigade Marker

Looking west. 16th Iowa Monument (M107) visible in background.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

3. Marsh's Brigade Marker

Looking north from south edge of Jones Field. Marker is in front of trees at right center.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.