Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
49th Illinois Infantry
Raith's Brigade -- McClernand's Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. 49th Illinois Infantry Marker
49th Illinois Infantry,
Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment formed here about 8:30 a.m. April 6, 1862. Soon after forming it was attacked upon the left flank and fell back, fighting, to the Cross Roads.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 41.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1896.
Location. 35° 8.005′ N, 88° 20.741′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, half a mile east of Sherman Road, on the right when traveling east. 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. 24th Kentucky Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 40th Indiana Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 57th Indiana Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 15th Indiana Infantry (about 400 feet away); Veatch's Brigade (about 500 feet away); Camp of 43rd Illinois Infantry (about 600 feet away); 7th Iowa Infantry (about
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. 49th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking south from Hamburg-Purdy road.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. 49th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking west on Hamburg-Purdy road.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 574 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
