Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Russell's Brigade
Clark's Division - Polk's Corps
| | Army of the Mississippi | |
Photographed by Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. Russell's Brigade Marker
Russell's (1st) Brigade,
11th La., 22d Tenn., 13th Tenn., 12th Tenn.,
Clark's (1st) Div., Polk's Corps,
Army of the Mississippi.
This brigade became engaged here about 9 a.m. April 6, 1862. The 11th La. and 22d Tenn., cooperating with regiments on right of brigades of Cleburne, Anderson and Johnson in an attack directly in front, while the 13th Tenn. Moved to the right and attacked Waterhouse's battery upon its left flank. The 12th Tennessee passed to the right and joined Stewart's Brigade.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 301.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1867.
Location. 35° 7.765′ N, 88° 21.244′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is on Peabody Road 0.2 miles east of Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east. 100 yards south of the road in Rea Field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shiloh TN 38376, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in West Tennessee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Polk's Tennessee Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterhouse's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp of 53rd Ohio Infantry
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Photographed by Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. Russell's Brigade Marker
Looking north in Rea field, toward Peabody Road. Polk's Tennessee Battery marker (#330) visible in background.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
3. Russell's Brigade Marker
Looking east across Rea Field. Camp of 53rd Ohio Infantry marker (#A62) visible in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
