Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Veatch's Brigade
Hurlbut's Division
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Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. Veatch's Brigade Marker
Army of the Tennessee
25th Ind., 14th Ill., 15th Ill.,
Veatch's (2d) Brigade,
Hurlbut's (4th) Division.
On Monday, April 7, 1862, these regiments were in reserve behind the 1st brigade until noon. They were then moved via Ross' headquarters, Duncan House, to McCook's left. About 2 p.m. they crossed the Review Field and were engaged here at the close of the battle.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 157.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1870.
Location. 35° 8.053′ N, 88° 20.833′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is on Hamburg-Purdy Road 0.4 miles east of Sherman Road, on the right when traveling east. 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 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: 57th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp of 43rd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 77th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 77th Pennsylvania Infantry
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Camp of 49th Illinois Infantry (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. Veatch's Brigade Marker
Looking east on Hamburg-Purdy Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
