Shiloh National Military Park
Shiloh National Military Park, National military park in Shiloh, Tennessee, United States
The 4,000-acre military park features rolling hills, open fields, dense woods, and numerous monuments marking locations of Civil War regiments and units.
The Battle of Shiloh in April 1862 involved 110,000 American troops, resulting in 23,746 casualties, exceeding all previous American conflicts combined.
The Shiloh Indian Mounds within the park boundaries contain archaeological evidence of Early Mississippian settlements from 1000 to 1450.
Visitors can take a 12-mile self-guided auto tour through the battlefield, stopping at notable sites including the Peach Orchard and Hornet's Nest.
The Shiloh National Cemetery contains 3,584 Union soldiers, established in 1866 after local farmers reported pigs disturbing fallen soldiers' remains.
Location: Alcorn County
Location: Hardeman County
Location: Hardin County
Location: McNairy County
Inception: December 27, 1894
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/shil
GPS coordinates: 35.15250,-88.32310
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
Tennessee offers a notable mix of geological formations and historical sites that document different periods of American history. The state extends from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River in the west, encompassing extensive cave systems, waterfalls, and forested areas. Underground attractions include The Lost Sea Adventure near Sweetwater, one of the largest underground lakes in America, and Tuckaleechee Caverns near Townsend with its flowstone formations. Ruby Falls in Chattanooga takes visitors 1,100 feet (335 m) below ground to an underground waterfall. The state's natural parks protect waterfalls of varying size and accessibility. Fall Creek Falls near Spencer drops 256 feet (78 m) and ranks among the highest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Burgess Falls and Cummins Falls offer hiking trails to cascades, while Ozone Falls is accessible directly from the roadside. Big South Fork National River includes gorges and whitewater sections in the Cumberland Plateau. Historical sites document the Civil War through battlefields like Fort Donelson and Shiloh, and through preserved structures such as the Carter House in Franklin. Belle Meade Plantation near Nashville shows life on a 19th-century horse farm, while Chucalissa Archaeological Museum presents pre-Columbian settlements of the Mississippian culture.
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