Near Shiloh in Hardin County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
17th Illinois Infantry
Raith's Brigade - McClearnand's Division
— Army of the Tennessee —
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
1. 17th Illinois Infantry Monument
17th Infantry
3d Brigade - Raith
1st Division - McClernand
Army of the Tennessee
(Plaque on Back):
1. Lieut.-Col. Enos P. Wood.
2. Major Francis M. Smith.
This regiment formed the right of the Third Brigade, 1st Division, and went into battle on this line about 8:30 a.m., April 6, 1862, holding it until 10:00 a.m. when it fell back about 60 yards. The regiment lost in the battle 5 officers and 113 men wounded, 15 men killed, 5 missing, total 138.
Erected by State of Illinois.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1988.
Location. 35° 7.983′ N, 88° 21.279′ 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 marker. Camp of 77th Ohio Infantry (a few steps from this marker); Shiloh School (within shouting distance of this marker); Shiloh United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shiloh Church
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the movements of this unit, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
2. Plaque on Back of Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
3. 17th Illinois Infantry Monument
Photographed By Craig Swain, March 16, 2009
4. Monument and the Modern Shiloh Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,090 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on May 31, 2011, by Allen Gathman of Pocahontas, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
