Shiloh United Methodist Church-Shiloh National Military Park-Hardin County
Posted by: Markerman62
N 35° 08.024 W 088° 21.308
16S E 376538 N 3888713
Located at the church in Shiloh NMP on the Corinth-Pittsburg Landing Road.
Waymark Code: WMNHB7
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2015
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In 1851 John J. Ellis donated 4 acres to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, for a house of worship. The original house was constructed of rough hewn logs and was about 25 by 30 feet in dimensions. The name Shiloh, from which the Civil War battle received its name, means "House of Peace. " During April 6-7, 1862, the church was the scene of heavy fighting between Union and Confederate forces. The church was destroyed soon after the battle. After the war, worship was resumed in a brush arbor. About 1875 a wood frame structure was erected on the original site. The present structure was begun with native stone in 1929. Construction was discontinued due to a lack of funds. It was completed and dedicated in 1952.
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