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
57th Infantry,
3d Brigade--Sweeny,
2d Division--W.H.L. Wallace,
Army of the Tennessee.
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. Marker 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.
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
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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 528 times since then and 4 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.
