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What was the name of the little church near the Battle of Shiloh?
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What battle was name after a small church?
Shiloh
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.
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.
What battle was by a Hebrew church where union troops deafeated the rebels in a peach orchard?
ANSWER The Battle of Pittsburg Landing. Indeed the little church had an Hebrew name (Shiloh) but it was pertaining to the Methodist community and rite.
What was the name of the small church in Tennessee that was the sight of a major battle?
Shiloh, near Corinth
What was the name of the church in the Battle of Shiloh?
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.
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 town was the battle of Shiloh fought in?
It wasn't a town. It was at Pittsburg Landing on the West bank of the Tennessee River. The Union named its battles after the nearest body of water. The Confederates preferred the name of the nearest town. Shiloh Church was the nearest thing to a town, so they called it the battle of Shiloh.
What was the confederate name for the Battle of Shiloh?
Pittsburg Landing
What was the union name for Battle of Shiloh?
Pittsburgh Landing
What is the meaning of the name Shiloh?
The name Shiloh means place of peace. Or named after a church that was close to the early fighting.
The Battle of Pittsburgh landing is also known by what name?
The battle of Pittsburgh is also known as the, "Battle of Shiloh."
