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

57th Illinois Monument

Photographed by Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

1. 57th Illinois Monument Marker

Inscription. (front of monument) Illinois
57th Infantry,
3d Brigade--Sweeny,
2d Division--W.H.L. Wallace,
Army of the Tennessee.
(back of monument)
57th Infantry,
Commanded by
1. Col. S. D. Baldwin.
2. Capt. G. A. Busse.

This regiment was held in reserve behind Richardson's battery until about 2.00 p.m., April 6, 1862, when it was moved to this point in the line, and held its position until about 4 p.m., when it fell back to the Landing. The regiment lost in the battle 3 officers and 24 men killed; 7 officers and 103 men wounded; 3 men missing; total, 140. (Marker Number M70.)

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1861.

Location. 35° 8.067′ N, 88° 19.767′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It can be reached from Hamburg-Savannah Road 0.6 miles south of Corinth Road, on the left when traveling south. 250 yards east of road on a path in the woods. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shiloh TN 38376, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in West

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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 Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Lauman's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp of 1st and 2nd Battalions, 5th Ohio Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); 24th Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson's Brigade (about 400 feet away); 12th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); 36th Indiana Infantry (about 400 feet away); 6th Ohio Infantry (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed by Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

2. 57th Illinois Monument Marker

Front of monument.

Photographed by Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

3. 57th Illinois Monument Marker

Back of monument.

Photographed by Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

4. 57th Illinois Monument Marker

Beginning of trail from Hamburg-Savannah Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.