Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
17th Illinois Infantry
Raith's Brigade - McClernand's Division
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Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 17th Illinois Infantry Marker
17th Illinois Infantry,
Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
This regiment was engaged here, supporting Schwartz's battery, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 6, 1862. It then fell back 900 yards to McClernand's third line.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 30.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1931.
Location. 35° 8.216′ N, 88° 21.176′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. It is at the intersection of Corinth Road and Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the left when traveling north on Corinth Road. 50 yards south of intersection. Located in Shiloh National Military Park. 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: Schwartz's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Morton's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); McAllister's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Julius Raith (within shouting distance
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the movements of this unit, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
2. 17th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking south across Corinth Road.
Photographed by Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 17th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking east along the line of battle.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 738 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
