Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Schwartz's Battery
McClernand's Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. Schwartz's Battery Marker
Schwartz's Battery,
"E", 2d Ill. Lt. Art., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This battery of four guns, was engaged here from 7.45 a.m. to 10 a.m. April 6, 1862 when it retired to Cross Roads, leaving one disabled gun.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 54.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1900.
Location. 35° 8.06′ N, 88° 21.405′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Corinth Road, 0.3 miles south of Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the right when traveling south. 175 yards west of road on a trail 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. Camp of 48th Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio 48th Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battery B, 1st Illinois Light Artillery (about 400 feet away); Army of the Mississippi
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. Schwartz's Battery Marker
Looking south.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. Schwartz's Battery Marker
Looking west. Rear of marker visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
