Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
18th Missouri Infantry
Miller's Brigade - Prentiss' Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
1. 18th Missouri Infantry Marker
18th Missouri Infantry,
Miller's (2d) 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. A small portion of the regiment was with General Prentiss at his 3d position.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 227.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1798.
Location. 35° 7.365′ N, 88° 20.403′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Eastern Corinth Road, 0.2 miles south of Peabody Road, on the left when traveling south. 200 yards northeast of Gladden monument in Spain's 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. Camp of 18th Missouri Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Hickenlooper's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 18th Missouri Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 61st Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named 61st Illinois Infantry (about
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Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 18, 2011
2. 18th Missouri Infantry Marker
Looking south across Spain's Field. Earlier position of this unit (marker #226) visible in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
