Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Smith's Brigade
Crittenden's Division
— Army of the Ohio —
Army of the Ohio.
Smith's (14th) Brigade,
13th Ohio, 26th Kentucky,
11th Kentucky,
Crittenden's (5th) Division.
This Brigade was engaged here from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 7, 1862. It then advanced to the front of Prentiss' camps where it bivouacked Monday night.
Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 274.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1655.
Location. 35° 7.808′ N, 88° 20.316′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is on Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the right when traveling east. Located in Davis' Wheat 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. Washington (La.) Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Repulse (a few steps from this marker); Crescent (La.) Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Louisiana Infantry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Terrill's Battery (about 300 feet away); 13th Arkansas Infantry (about 300 feet away); Bate's 2nd Tennessee Infantry (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 623 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 12, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.