Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Washington (La.) Artillery
Anderson's Brigade -- Ruggles' Division -- Bragg's Corps
| | Army of the Mississippi | |
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. Washington (La.) Artillery Marker
Washington (La.) Artillery,
Anderson's (2d) Brig., Ruggles' (1st) Div., Bragg's Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.
This battery was engaged here, and 200 yards in advance, from 12 M. to 2 P.M. April 6, 1862. Its next position was in Ruggles' line.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 359.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1864.
Location. 35° 8.402′ N, 88° 20.988′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is at the intersection of Sherman Road and Loop Road to Confederate Burial Trench, on the right when traveling south on Sherman Road. Located 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.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 4th Tennessee Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp of 45th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 30th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Counterattack Buys Time (about 300 feet away); 11th Iowa Infantry (about 300 feet away); Dresser's Battery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. Washington (La.) Artillery Marker
Looking north in direction of engagement and movement described on marker.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. Washington (La.) Artillery Marker
Looking east on loop road toward Sherman Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
