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

50th Illinois Infantry

Sweeny's Brigade - W.H.L. Wallace's Division

— Army of the Tennessee —

50th Illinois Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

1. 50th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking southeast toward ravine mentioned on marker.

Inscription. (front of monument)
Illinois
50th Infantry,
3d Brigade--Sweeny,
2d Division--W. H. L. Wallace,
Army of the Tennessee.
(back of monument)
50th Infantry,
Commanded by
1. Col. M. M. Bane, Wounded.
2. Capt. T. W. Gaines.

Went into position on this line about 10.30 a.m., April 6, 1862, and held its ground until 2.00 p.m., when the regiment retired toward the Landing. Its loss in the battle was 12 men killed; 3 officers and 66 men wounded; 4 men missing; total, 84.

Erected by State of Illinois. (Marker Number M67.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1800.

Location. 35° 7.9′ N, 88° 19.667′ W. Marker is near Shiloh, Tennessee, in Hardin County. Marker can be reached from Hamburg-Savannah Road, ¼ mile north of Hamburg-Purdy Road, on the right when traveling north. 200 yards east of small field opposite Peach Orchard on east side of road, on a path in the woods. 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. 32nd Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); 12th Illinois Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

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marker also named 32nd Illinois Infantry (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 9th Illinois Infantry (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named 9th Illinois Infantry (about 500 feet away); 36th Indiana Infantry (about 700 feet away); Jackson's Brigade (about 700 feet away); General Albert Sidney Johnston (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shiloh.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

2. 50th Illinois Infantry Marker

Front.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

3. 50th Illinois Infantry Marker

Back.

Photographed By Allen Gathman, March 17, 2011

4. 50th Illinois Infantry Marker

Looking north from the ravine in front of the monument. Monument barely visible in center of photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.