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

Shaver's Brigade

Hardee's Corps

— Army of the Mississippi —

Shaver's Brigade Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011

1. Shaver's Brigade Marker

Inscription. C. S.
Shaver's (1st) Brigade,
7th Ark., 2d Ark., 6th Ark., 3d Confederate,
Hardee's Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.

This brigade came into position here, its right near Eastern Corinth Road, about 9.30 a.m., April 6, 1862. It soon fell back about 300 yards where it reformed and advanced again to an attack upon Union lines. The 7th and 2d Ark. on the left, carried the position in their front at 11 a.m. The right regiments received flank fire and fell back. The brigade then wheeled to right and attacked again.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 417.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1837.

Location. 35° 8.158′ N, 88° 20.669′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, 0.4 miles east of Sherman Road, on the left when traveling east. 300 yards northeast of road at north edge of Review 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. 13th Tennessee Infantry (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robertson's Alabama Battery (about 600 feet away); Stanford's Mississippi Battery

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(about 600 feet away); Rutledge's Tennessee Battery (about 600 feet away); Bankhead's Tennessee Battery (about 700 feet away); Swett's Mississippi Battery (about 700 feet away); 8th Illinois Infantry (about 700 feet away); Roberts' Arkansas Battery (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011

2. Shaver's Brigade Marker

Looking north.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011

3. Shaver's Brigade Marker

Looking north across Review Field. Marker is visible at center of photo.

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 310 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.