Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
15th Indiana Infantry
Wagner's Brigade - Wood's Division
| | Army of the Ohio | |
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Looking east along Hamburg-Purdy Road.
Regiment
Infantry,
Commanded by
Lieut. Col. Gustavus A. Wood,
21st Brigade--Col. George D. Wagner--
6th Division--Gen. Wood--
Army of the Ohio.
Indiana.
15th Infantry,
Lieut. Col. Gustavus A. Wood.
This regiment arrived on the battlefield from Savannah, about 12 m., April 7, 1862; was ordered to front by Maj. Gen. Grant. It formed on this position in line of battle at 2 p.m., and assisted in driving the enemy from the field. The regiment was under fire of both infantry and artillery, but sustained no loss.
Erected by State of Indiana. (Marker Number M080.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1862.
Location. 35° 7.984′ N, 88° 20.667′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It 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.
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: 40th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 7th Iowa Infantry (about
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Camp of 49th Illinois Infantry (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Top front.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Bottom front.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
4. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Top back.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
5. 15th Indiana Infantry Marker
Bottom back.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 930 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 16, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
