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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMELH_invasion-of-the-union-camps_Shiloh-TN.html
As the sun rose, Union soldiers camped here and at nearby sites looked forward to a peaceful and leisurely Sunday. A flood of Rebel infantry, however, was about to engulf them from the southwest.
Whitelaw Reid, a Northern reporter, described th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMELF_union-line-of-defense_Shiloh-TN.html
Finally aware that great numbers of Confederates were marching on their camps, the Union Sixth Division organized its first line of defense along the ridge in front of you. Henry M. Stanley, a Confederate infantryman, described what it was like he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEJU_kentucky-regiments-at-battle-of-shiloh_Shiloh-TN.html
(Same text on both front and back):As a border slave state that remained in the Union, Kentucky was sharply divided in its loyalty during the Civil War. The state provided many troops to both sides at Shiloh; approximately 6,500 to the Federal for…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEJT_shiloh-log-church_Shiloh-TN.html
Shiloh Church, biblically known as "place of peace," was built in 1851. Ironically this small log church gave name to the famous Battle of Shiloh and became the site of some of the fiercest fighting of the Civil War. On Sunday morning, April 6, 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEJ4_camp-of-77th-ohio-infantry_Michie-TN.html
U.S.Camp of77th Ohio Infantry,Hildebrand's (3d) Brig., Sherman's (5th) Div.,Army of the Tennessee.First position in line of battle April 6, 1862 was at the left front of this camp.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEIG_shiloh-school_Michie-TN.html
Shiloh School was located just beyond the Illinois Monument. In 1928, a ten room building with auditorium was erected at cost of $18,000 with a gym added later. Much of the equipment was built and bought by teachers and patrons of the school. The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEHR_shiloh-church_Shiloh-TN.html
The Battle of Shiloh takes its name from a Methodist log church that stood here during the battle. On the morning of Sunday, April 6, 1862, the church and cemetery grounds became the scene of fierce fighting as Confederates attacked Union forces c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEH9_battery-b-1st-illinois-light-artillery_Shiloh-TN.html
(Front):IllinoisBattery B1st Regiment Lt. Artillery5th Division - ShermanArmy of the Tennessee(Plaque on Back):Taylor's Battery "B"Commanded byCapt. Sam'l E. Barrett.Opened fire from this position April 6, 1862 and held it from about 7:30 until 10…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEGF_army-of-the-ohio_Shiloh-TN.html
U.S.Army of the Ohio.Major General Don Carlos Buell.Second Division, Brig. Gen. Alex McD. McCook.Fourth Division, Brig. Gen. William Nelson.Fifth Division, Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Crittenden.Sixth Division, Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Wood.The advance of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEFU_army-of-the-tennessee_Shiloh-TN.html
U.S.Army of the Tennessee.Major General U.S. Grant.
First Division, Maj. Gen. John A. McClernand.
Second Division, Brig. Gen. W.H.L. Wallace (mortally wd.),Col. James M. Tuttle, 2d Iowa.
Third Division, Maj. Gen. Lewis Wallace.
Fourth …