Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
17th Illinois Infantry - 49th Illinois Infantry
Raith's Brigade - McClernand's Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
1. 17th Illinois Infantry - 49th Illinois Infantry Marker
17th Illinois, 49th Illinois,
Raith's (3d) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.
These regiments were engaged here, in support of Taylor's Battery, from 11.30 A.M. to 2 P.M. April 6, 1862. They then fell back to Savannah Road.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 43.)
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° 8.771′ N, 88° 20.848′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Sherman Road and Cavalry Road, on the left when traveling south on Sherman Road. 50 yards ESE of intersection, in Jones Field, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taylor's Battery (a few steps from this marker); Smith's Mississippi Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwartz's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker);
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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 - 49th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking southwest. Marker is at left, with Taylor's Battery (204) marker in center of photo and Dresser's Battery (46) marker at right across Sherman Road.
Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010
3. 17th Illinois Infantry - 49th Illinois Infantry Marker
Looking south. Marker in foreground right, with Schwartz's Battery (56) marker at left in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on June 1, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
