Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Tennessee Monument
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The Tennesseans had more to fight for.
The Fight was for their homes and firesides.
-Brigadier General Patrick R. Cleburne,
As recounted by a soldier in the 23rd Tennessee Infantry
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Erected by the sovereign state of Tennessee.
With assistance from the Tennessee
United Daughters of the Confederacy, and
Sons of Confederate Veterans,
This Monument is dedicated,
with everlasting gratitude and respect,
to the Tennesseans who fought here.
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Tennessee Organizations engaged at the
Battle of Shiloh, April 6th and 7th, 1862
Artillery: Bankheads's Battery, McClung's (Caswell Artillery) Battery
Miller's (Pillow Flying Artillery) Battery, Polk's Battery, Rutledge's Battery
Cavalry: 3rd (Forrest's) Regiment
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1862.
Location. 35° 8.287′ N, 88° 21.076′ W. Marker is in Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Sherman 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. Rutledge's Tennessee Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Beauregard's Last Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Retreat (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Roads (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Illinois Memorial (about 300 feet away); 32nd Indiana Infantry (about 400 feet away); 46th Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 5, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.