Shiloh NMP visit

[9th US Regulars]

I followed up yesterday's Fort Donelson trip with Shiloh National Military Park today. It's every bit as mind-blowing as Gettysburg, and didn't seem very busy. I parked my RV at the Visitors Center and rode my eBike on the tour road; it took me about 6 hours. I genuinely wish I had more time to spend here.

The Iowa Monument on Grant's final defense line.

Siege guns

Union line at Duncan's Farm

Reconstructed Shiloh Church

General Albert Sidney Johnston death site, 50 yards from where he was wounded.

The Hornets Nest

 

[UCVRelics]

Shiloh is IMHO way better than Gburg. If you did not stop and see Larry, you missed the heart of Shiloh and the man behind the reason you were able to visit the Shiloh Church.

 

[mkyzzzrdet]

Very nice pics. And I agree that Shiloh is (in many ways at least) better than G'burg. Shiloh is more pristine and unspoiled. It's more off the beaten path, but every Civil War buff should try to visit it, and spend at least a full day there.

 

[mkyzzzrdet]

By the way, is that ghost standing in front of the church? Don't disappoint me and say he was a re-enactor!

 

[UCVRelics]

By the way, is that ghost standing in front of the church? Don't disappoint me and say he was a re-enactor!

No, That is Larry DeBerry who is solely reasonably for that church being there. He found an old church that was similar to the original Shiloh church and had it moved to where it is today in the exact same spot as the original. paging @16thAL @MS2623 and @Ole Miss

 

[16thAL]

No, That is Larry DeBerry who is solely reasonably for that church being there. He found an old church that was similar to the original Shiloh church and had it moved to where it is today in the exact same spot as the original. paging @16thAL @MS2623 and @Ole Miss
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Exactly. As a matter of fact @MS2623 and myself were married in that church . That building is an original that was repaired by the boy scouts under the guidance of Mr. Larry . That is the reason for the donation box outside as the park does not own that area and the church pays for maintenance and upkeep .

 

[16thAL]

@9th US Regulars if you go to the thread monuments and markers off the beaten path you will see that most of the markers are off in the woods . There is so much treasure down those trails and hollers . Next trip give us a shout and we can hook you up with some of the sights and you must stop at the museum and meet the legend himself. To give you an idea of Larry's connection to that place , his birth site is roughly 50 yards from the Peabody marker ON THE PARK . Please feel free to contact any of the three mentioned and we can give you an experience of the ground we love a whole lot more than just riding the tour .

 

[redbob]

I followed up yesterday's Fort Donelson trip with Shiloh National Military Park today. It's every bit as mind-blowing as Gettysburg, and didn't seem very busy. I parked my RV at the Visitors Center and rode my eBike on the tour road; it took me about 6 hours. I genuinely wish I had more time to spend here.

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The Iowa Monument on Grant's final defense line.

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Siege guns

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Union line at Duncan's Farm

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Reconstructed Shiloh Church

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General Albert Sidney Johnston death site, 50 yards from where he was wounded.

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The Hornets Nest

That is the beauty of Shiloh, being off the beaten path like it is; you get to enjoy the beauty of the park and are able to truly reflect on what went on there.

 

[unionblue]

Did a reenactment there during the 150th, I think.

The rains made the event become known as "Mudlow," as the water got ankle deep in some areas, like Sutlers Row.

But you are all right about how magnificent the park is. Once the sun came out and dried the ground a tad, our group managed to find our unit Ohio markers off the beaten path (49th and 76th OVI).

Lots of history and stories down those wooded paths.

 

[Johnny Shafto]

Our very first visit to a Civil War battlefield will be this November at Shiloh and with luck we hope to cross paths with Mr. DeBerry. Reading posts such as these definitely primes the pump. In preparation Ole Miss has been invaluable with his recommendations and counseling. Hopefully there will be photos and stories suitable for sharing with this distinguished gathering. Fingers crossed.

 

[UCVRelics]

Our very first visit to a Civil War battlefield will be this November at Shiloh and with luck we hope to cross paths with Mr. DeBerry. Reading posts such as these definitely primes the pump. In preparation Ole Miss has been invaluable with his recommendations and counseling. Hopefully there will be photos and stories suitable for sharing with this distinguished gathering. Fingers crossed.

It is well worth getting Larry to guide you around as no one knows more about Shiloh then him. He stops doing tour on Oct. 31st but I'm sure if you talk to him before hand and maybe get @16thAL to put in a word he may come out and impart all his knowledge.

 

[16thAL]

It is well worth getting Larry to guide you around as no one knows more about Shiloh then him. He stops doing tour on Oct. 31st but I'm sure if you talk to him before hand and maybe get @16thAL to put in a word he may come out and impart all his knowledge.

If nothing else he is at the museum and can always point me in the right direction.

 

[Johnny Shafto]

If nothing else he is at the museum and can always point me in the right direction.

Most definitely. I saw your post of Sept 1st receiving the Historical Achievement Award from Mr. DeBerry. How wonderful was that! I imagine you have that hanging in a prominent location where it can be admired often. A belated congratulations by the way. I'm about to study your threads "Monuments and Markers at Shiloh off the beaten path." With you, ucvrelics, and Ole Miss going toe to toe we will be taking notes.

Our dates to be at the battlefield are Wednesday and Thursday Nov. 2nd and 3rd. First all day Tuesday in Corinth visiting the Interpretative Center, getting a lay of the land and psyching up. Then early that Wednesday morning heading up to the landing. I can't wait! Do I dare attempt to get Mr. DeBerry's guidance past his normal cutoff date?

 

[Georgian183]

My wife and I began our battlefield odyssey with our first visit to Chickamauga in the spring of 2021 followed by Antietam and Gettysburg about a year ago. Our next stop will be Shiloh at the end of October. To my surprise, I just learned I have quite a few distant cousins who all served in the 7th Mississippi. Shiloh was their baptism of fire......

 

[16thAL]

My wife and I began our battlefield odyssey with our first visit to Chickamauga in the spring of 2021 followed by Antietam and Gettysburg about a year ago. Our next stop will be Shiloh at the end of October. To my surprise, I just learned I have quite a few distant cousins who all served in the 7th Mississippi. Shiloh was their baptism of fire......

Let us know and we hook you up .

 

[Pollaco]

Brings back memories. Has it ever been settled about Bloody Pond being real or not? There was an article about how the whole thing was a hoax and the pond was enlarged and given a cement bottom after the war. Maybe not a true hoax just somewhat blown out of proportions.

 

[redbob]

Brings back memories. Has it ever been settled about Bloody Pond being real or not? There was an article about how the whole thing was a hoax and the pond was enlarged and given a cement bottom after the war. Maybe not a true hoax just somewhat blown out of proportions.

It isn't mentioned in contemporary reports and according to those who should know, yes at one time it had a cement bottom which has since been removed.

 

[redbob]

Another item that has been shrouded in folklore and the mists of time is the "sunken" road at Shiloh. Several years ago, the NPS brought machinery in at night and filled up the "sunken" road to grade level as their research had shown that at the time of the battle, it wasn't sunken at all.

 

[16thAL]

Another item that has been shrouded in folklore and the mists of time is the "sunken" road at Shiloh. Several years ago, the NPS brought machinery in at night and filled up the "sunken" road to grade level as their research had shown that at the time of the battle, it wasn't sunken at all.

Government wisdom at work

 

[Story]

Gun on the left looks like it should have been crewed by Yosemite Sam.

Just an observation. Carry on.​