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

40th Indiana Infantry

Wagner's Brigade - Wood's Division

— Army of the Ohio —

40th Indiana Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 40th Indiana Infantry Marker

Looking west along Hamburg-Purdy Road.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(front)
40th
Regiment
Infantry,
Commanded by
Col. John W. Blake,
21st Brigade -- Col. George D. Wagner--
6th Division--Gen. Wood--
Army of the Ohio.
Indiana.
(back)
40th
Infantry.
Commanded by
Col. John W. Blake.
This regiment arrived on the battlefield from Savannah, about 12 m., April 7, 1862; was ordered, with its brigade, to the front by Maj. Gen. Grant. It formed on this line at 2 p.m., and assisted in driving the enemy from the field. It was under fire of infantry and artillery, but sustained no loss.

Erected by State of Indiana. (Marker Number M091.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1919.

Location. 35° 7.987′ N, 88° 20.7′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, half a mile 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.

Other nearby markers. At least

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 40th Indiana Infantry Marker

Front.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 15th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 49th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 24th Kentucky Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 7th Iowa Infantry (about 400 feet away); 57th Indiana Infantry (about 600 feet away); 8th and 18th Illinois Infantry (about 700 feet away); Swett's Mississippi Battery (about 700 feet away); Veatch's Brigade (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

3. 40th Indiana Infantry Marker

Detail bottom front.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

4. 40th Indiana Infantry Marker

Top back.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

5. 40th Indiana Infantry Marker

Bottom back.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 15, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.