Last updated: December 3, 2022
Place
Shiloh Battlefield Self-Guided Tour Introduction
T. C. Lindsay (1839-1907)
Quick Facts
Location:
Shiloh National Military Park
Significance:
Civil War Battlefield
Designation:
National Military Park
Amenities
1 listed
Restroom - Accessible
On April 6 and 7, 1862, the woods and open fields surrounding the Shiloh Meeting House became the largest battleground in the history of the Western Hemisphere up to that time. Almost 110,000 in blue and gray fought one another in the fiercest fighting ever seen by this nation. By the end of the battle 23,476 soldiers were either dead, wounded, or missing. The butcher's bill at Shiloh exceeded the United States' casualty numbers from all previous wars combined. It was a shock to the nation, and a portent of battles to come.
In 1894, Congress established Shiloh National Military Park to commemorate and honor those who fought and sacrificed at Shiloh. American's set aside and continue to preserve this land so future generations will not forget the terrible carnage that occured in April of 1862. Monumentation, position tablets, and cannon now mark the spots where men battled to the death 160 years ago.
The 22-stop audio tour will examine some of the more important sites in the Battle of Shiloh.
In 1894, Congress established Shiloh National Military Park to commemorate and honor those who fought and sacrificed at Shiloh. American's set aside and continue to preserve this land so future generations will not forget the terrible carnage that occured in April of 1862. Monumentation, position tablets, and cannon now mark the spots where men battled to the death 160 years ago.
The 22-stop audio tour will examine some of the more important sites in the Battle of Shiloh.
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Introduction to the Shiloh Auto Driving Tour
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- Credit / Author:
- Chris Mekow
- Date created:
- 04/18/2022