Shiloh National Cemetery

Shiloh National Cemetery sits on a hillside and contains around 3,500 granite headstones marking Civil War soldiers. The stones are arranged in organized rows across the gentle terrain.

The cemetery was established in 1866 originally as Pittsburg Landing National Cemetery and created from remains gathered from over 150 battlefields. Workers collected bodies from scattered locations along the Tennessee River.

The gravestones tell a story through their design: recognized soldiers have tall markers, while unidentified soldiers are marked with smaller, square stones. This system shows how the cemetery honors both the known and unknown fallen.

The cemetery is part of Shiloh National Military Park and managed by the National Park Service. Visitors can find information about individual soldiers and access historical records on site.

The cemetery holds soldiers from different eras, including six Wisconsin color bearers and a fighter from the American Revolution. This mix shows how the grounds bring together warriors across different periods.

Location: Hardin County

Inception: 1866

Operator: National Park Service

Part of: Shiloh National Military Park

GPS coordinates: 35.15060,-88.32000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44