Shiloh National Cemetery

Shiloh National Cemetery, established in 1866 by the War Department, serves as the final resting place for over 3,500 Union soldiers who lost their lives during the pivotal Battle of Shiloh. The cemetery houses the remains of men exhumed from various locations, including Shiloh and Fort Henry, with a significant number of graves remaining unidentified.

Maintained by the War Department until 1933, the cemetery is now overseen by the National Park Service and is a poignant part of the Shiloh National Military Park experience. Visitors can reflect on the immense sacrifice of more than 3,400 soldiers killed during the battle, making it a significant historical site in American Civil War history.

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