Military
At Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862, Texas troops included the 9th Texas Infantry under Colonel Wright A. Stanley in Brigadier General Patton Anderson's Brigade, Ruggles' Division, Bragg's Corps; the 2nd Texas Infantry under Colonel John C. Moore, Lieutenant Colonel William P. Rogers, and Major Hal G. Runnels in Brigadier General John R. Jackson's Brigade, Withers' Division, Bragg's Corps; and the 6th Texas Cavalry (Rangers) under Colonel John A. Wharton, unattached. The Rangers upheld the fame of the name they bore, the 2nd Texas fought with gallantry, and the 9th Texas responded to any demand upon its courage and endurance. General Albert Sidney Johnston of Texas gave his life in this battle.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Shiloh, Tennessee · United States
