Historical Marker

First Engagement on Shiloh Battlefield

N35 09.053 W88 19.140 ยท Hardin

Tennessee marker

Inscription

On the first day of March 1862, Gibson's (La.) Battery occupied this bluff, and was supported by the 18th Louisiana Infantry, and a detachment of cavalry. At about 10 a.m. the battery opened fire upon the U.S. gunboats Tyler and Lexington which were asce

Location

AddressN35 09.053 W88 19.140
CountyHardin

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