Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

11th Iowa Infantry

Hare's Brigade - McClernand's Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

11th Iowa Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

1. 11th Iowa Infantry Marker

Inscription. U.S.
11th Iowa Infantry,
Hare's (1st) Brig., McClernand's (1st) Div.,
Army of the Tennessee.

This regiment was engaged here, with the 11th and 20th Illinois, about noon April 6, 1862, in the capture of Cobb's Kentucky battery of six guns. The regiment advanced 200 yards capturing a standard from the enemy and then fell back, fighting, to Jones Field.

Erected by Shiloh National Military Park Commission. (Marker Number 3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1882.

Location. 35° 8.455′ N, 88° 20.99′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of Sherman Road and Corinth-Pittsburg Landing Extension Road, on the right when traveling south on Sherman Road. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 43rd Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); 17th Illinois Infantry (a few steps from this marker); The Counterattack Buys Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Dresser's Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); 40th Illinois Infantry

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(within shouting distance of this marker); 81st Ohio Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Cobb's Kentucky Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Marsh's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, November 20, 2010

2. 11th Iowa Infantry Marker

Looking southeast toward Sherman Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2010, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.