Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Shiloh Log Church
The Union troops were determined to hold the high ground by this church and the Confederates were equally determined to drive the Federals into the Tennessee River. After several hours of intensive fighting, the entire Federal army under the command of Ulysses S. Grant slowly withdrew toward Pittsburg Landing, leaving this area with many dead and wounded from both sides.
By early afternoon, General P.G.T. Beauregard assumed command of the Confederate Army after the death of General Johnston. Beauregard established his headquarters and directed the battle from this area near the church. By nightfall, Shiloh Church also served as shelter for the many wounded and dying men who had fallen during that day's fighting.
The following day, April 7th, Shiloh Church once again served as a critical location when the Confederate Army started their slow retreat back to Corinth. General Beauregard and his staff directed the retreat from this area.
Although the original log church at Shiloh was destroyed during the battle, the log church before you is a near exact replica of that original church. Much detail went into building this church, using hand-hewn logs approximately 150 years old that came from this area. This log church replica was started in 1999 under the direction of the Shiloh Sons of Confederate Veteran Camp #1454 and Shiloh Methodist Church.
With the support and donations from the sons and daughters of both the Union and Confederate Veterans, Shiloh Methodist Church, Shiloh National Park and numerous other friends, this monumental task became a reality and was completed in 2001. Shiloh Log Church again stands proudly on the Battlefield of Shiloh.
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We acknowledge the above contributors but also want to recognize the many friends and other supporters, too numerous to mention, who made this project possible.
Erected 2000 by Shiloh Sons of Confederate Veteran Camp #1454 and Shiloh Methodist Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Sons of Confederate Veterans/United Confederate Veterans series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 6, 1862.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 35° 8.037′ N, 88° 21.294′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Corinth-Pittsburg Landing Road, on the right when traveling north. Located at stop seven, Shiloh Church, 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 location. A different marker also named Shiloh Log Church (here, next to this marker); Army of the Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiloh United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of the Ohio (within shouting distance of this marker); Army of the Mississippi (within shouting distance of this marker); Follow, Not Go! (within shouting distance of this marker); Violent Sabbath (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery B, 1st Illinois Light Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker was replaced by a New Marker At This Location also titled "Shiloh Log Church".
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,139 times since then and 184 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.