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 —

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

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011

1. Russell's Brigade Marker

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C. S.
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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Polk's Tennessee Battery (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Waterhouse's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp of 53rd Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Mississippi Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bloody Sixth (about 300 feet away); 53rd Ohio Infantry (about 400 feet away); Cleburne's Brigade (about 700 feet away); Johnson's Brigade (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

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 409 times since then and 28 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.