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

29th Indiana Infantry

Kirk's Brigade - McCook's Division

— Army of the Ohio —

 
 
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Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 29th Indiana Infantry Marker
Inscription. (front)
29th
Regiment
Infantry,
Commanded by
Lieut. Col. David M. Dunn,
5th Brigade--Col. E. N. Kirk--
2d Division--Gen. McCook--
Army of the Ohio.
Indiana.

(back)
29th Infantry
Commanded by Lieut. Col. David M. Dunn.
This regiment arrived on battlefield at 6.30 a.m., April 7, 1862. It went to the front and center of the army, where it was held in reserve. It formed on this line about 12 m., and was heavily assailed by the enemy for two hours, when the enemy retired. Casualties--killed, 4 men; wounded, 4 officers and 72 men; total, 80.
 
Erected by State of Ohio. (Marker Number M085.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1891.
 
Location. 35° 8.406′ N, 88° 21.102′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is on Loop to Confederate Burial Trench 0.1 miles west of Sherman Road, on the right when traveling south. The loop road goes to Park tour stop #5. This monument is next to a confederate burial trench, in Shiloh National Military Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shiloh TN 38376,
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Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Confederate Burial Trench (a few steps from this marker); 45th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 30th Indiana Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anderson's Brigade (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named 30th Indiana Infantry (about 400 feet away); 40th Illinois Infantry (about 500 feet away); Washington (La.) Artillery (about 600 feet away); Confederate Retreat (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
 
29th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. 29th Indiana Infantry Marker
Top front.
29th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 29th Indiana Infantry Marker
Bottom front.
29th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
4. 29th Indiana Infantry Marker
Top back.
29th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
5. 29th Indiana Infantry Marker
Bottom back.
29th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
6. 29th Indiana Infantry Marker
Monument is at right, with confederate burial trench and flag in center of photo. Looking southwest.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 1,196 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 7, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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