Metal Landing, TN

[ClintI]

In his application for an Invalid Pension, my 2x great grandfather wrote of marching from Ft Donelson, TN to Pittsburgh Landing, TN. One source I researched about his regiment, the 68th OVI, indicates they marched to Metal Landing then took a steamer to Pittsburg Landing. I don't find Metal Landing on today's maps so am wondering where it is in proximity to Pittsburgh Landing and the distance between the two.

 

[hoosier]

I can't find Metal Landing, either, but there is a place called Mousetail Landing about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh Landing, or about halfway between Fort Donelson and Shiloh.

Maybe somebody's handwriting wasn't so good, and "Mousetail" was read as "Metal."

 

[ClintI]

That seems likely. Thanks.

 

[Sheltowee]

I'm showing on the Duck River near Centerville. Does that sound correct?

 

[ClintI]

It could be, though Centerville is west of the TN River. If they were traveling by steamer, it seems unlikely they'd go that far out of their way to get to Shiloh. Did you find a specific mention of Metal Landing?

 

[lupaglupa]

Sometimes these landing were named for the landowner and the name was never any kind of official designation.

 

[ClintI]

Also good to know. Thank you.

 

[connecticut yankee]

I'm showing on the Duck River near Centerville. Does that sound correct?

You are correct. Metal Landing is on the Duck River and is located on opposite bank (i.e., eastern bank) at Shipp Bend near Centerville, Hickman County. TN. There are many accounts by various regiments of reaching Metal Landing then taking ships to places such as Shiloh.

 

[ClintI]

Wow, ok, then Metal Landing it is! Thank you, one and all. Now, any idea as to the ships used to transport troops, name or type?

 

[Sheltowee]

It could be, though Centerville is west of the TN River. If they were traveling by steamer, it seems unlikely they'd go that far out of their way to get to Shiloh. Did you find a specific mention of Metal Landing?

I just did a lazy google search and this came back. But maybe sketchy

Metal Landing / Metal Landing, Tennessee, United States, North America

Metal Landing local information and maps. Metal Landing is a Local Feature in Tennessee, United States, North America.

travelingluck.com

 

[ClintI]

Thank you.