Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
9th Illinois Infantry
Burial Place
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
1. 9th Illinois Infantry Marker
9th Illinois Infantry
Bodies Removed
to
Nat'l Cemetery.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number BG2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 35° 7.833′ N, 88° 19.717′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Hamburg-Savannah Road, 0.2 miles north of Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the right when traveling north. 130 yards southeast of small field opposite peach orchard 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. A different marker also named 9th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 12th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); General Albert Sidney Johnston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named General Albert Sidney Johnston (about 300 feet away); Death of General Johnston (about 300 feet away); Conquer or Perish (about 400 feet away); 32nd Illinois Infantry (about
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011
2. 9th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking southeast on path. Ravine immediately beyond marker was where much of the fighting occurred.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 495 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
