Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Camp of 43rd Illinois Infantry
Raith's Brigade - McClernand's Division
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Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 43rd Illinois Infantry Marker
Camp of
43d Illinois Infantry.
Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was 100 yards forward, in the ravine.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number A11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1870.
Location. 35° 8.03′ N, 88° 20.867′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It can be reached from Hamburg-Purdy Road 0.4 miles east of Sherman Road, on the right when traveling east. 70 yards southwest of road behind Veatch's Brigade Marker (157), 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: 77th Pennsylvania Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Veatch's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); 57th Indiana Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 77th Pennsylvania Infantry (about 400 feet away); 49th Ohio Infantry (about 600 feet away); 24th Kentucky Infantry
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Camp of 49th Illinois Infantry (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. 43rd Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking southwest from road. Marker is in center of photo.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 43rd Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking northeast toward Review Field.
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 615 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
