Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Camp of Dresser's Battery
McClernand's Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. Camp of Dresser's Battery Marker
Camp of
Dresser's Battery,
"D", 2d Ill. Lt. Arty., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
First position in line of battle April 6, 1862, was 3/4 mile south, at Water-Oaks Pond.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number A13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1828.
Location. 35° 8.967′ N, 88° 20.817′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on State Highway 22, 0.7 miles south of Pittsburg Landing Road, on the left when traveling south. 75 yards southeast of highway in Jones Field. 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. Thurber's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 14th Missouri Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thompson's Battery (about 400 feet away); Morgan's Cavalry (about 400 feet away); Smith's Brigade
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. Camp of Dresser's Battery Marker
Looking south in Jones Field.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. Camp of Dresser's Battery Marker
Looking west. Highway 22 at right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
