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The battle was named for the church; Shiloh. The Union forces referred to the battle as Pittsburg Landing, which is the area where Grant landed his troops and set up his headquarters. This is now the Park Visitor's Center & main cemetery.
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What battle was name after a small church?
Shiloh
What was the name of the little church near the Battle of Shiloh?
That was Shiloh Church - after which the battle was named. The actual location was Pittsburgh Landing on the Tennessee River.
Where was the name Shiloh taken from?
In the book Shiloh, the name of the dog came from where Marty found him: Shiloh, West Virginia. The name Shiloh is from a battle field church.
Did the Shiloh church survive the Battle of Shiloh?
No, the church was destroyed during the battle, but its likeness was reconstructed in 2003.
Why was the battle of Shiloh called the battle of Shiloh?
There was a church called Shiloh near the battle feild. Shiloh means place of peace in Hebrew.
What church did the Shiloh battle fight by?
winham church
What was the name of the small church in Tennessee that was the sight of a major battle?
Shiloh, near Corinth
Where did the Battle of Shiloh take place near where?
It was at Pittsburg Landing on the Tennessee River, near Corinth. Shiloh was the name of a little church nearby.
Why did they call it the Battle of Shiloh?
Shiloh takes its name from a small church on the battlefield of the same name. It is ironic that "Shiloh" is a Hebrew word meaning A PLACE OF PEACE. The battle is also called the Battle of Pittsburg Landing deriving this name from the small trading community on the Tennessee River which is also a part of the battlefield.
What battle was named after church during the civil war?
The Battle of Shiloh is named after a church that stands on the battlefield.
What was the battle of Shiloh also known as?
The Battle of Shiloh was also known as the Battle of Pittsburg Landing. Pittsburg landing was a steamboat landing place on the south bank of the Tennessee River, where the Yankees had made their camp. Shiloh Church was a tiny local church in the vicinity.
Was the battle of antitiem named after a small church?
no the battle of antiem is known as the bloodiest battle it was the battle of shiloh
