Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
16th Wisconsin Infantry
Peabody's Brigade - Prentiss' Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
16th Wisconsin Infantry,
Peabody's (1st) Brig., Prentiss' (6th) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment was engaged here from 8.30 a.m. To 9 a.m. April 6, 1862. It then retired behind Hurlbut's Division and was next engaged east of Hamburg Road near the Wicker Field.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 222.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1862.
Location. 35° 7.43′ N, 88° 20.527′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Peabody Road and Eastern Corinth Road, on the right when traveling east on Peabody Road. 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 16th Wisconsin Infantry (here, next to this marker); Munch's Battery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named 16th Wisconsin Infantry (about 500 feet away); Hickenlooper's Battery (about 500 feet away); 21st Missouri Infantry (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named 16th Wisconsin Infantry
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. 16th Wisconsin Infantry Marker
Looking west on Peabody Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
