Iowa Monument
by American Landscapes
Title
Iowa Monument
Artist
American Landscapes
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The Iowa Monument was dedicated on November 23, 1906 led by Iowa Governor Albert B. Cummins. The inscription on the front of the monument reads "This monument is erected by the state of Iowa in commemoration of the loyalty, patriotism and bravery of her sons who, on this battlefield of Shiloh on the 6th and 7th days of April, A.D., 1862, fought to perpetuate the sacred union of the States." The monument was designed by F. E. Trieble, is composed of granite from Barre, Vermont, and stands 75 feet tall. Surmounting the main shaft are a bronze capital, globe, and an eagle with a wingspread of 15 feet. On the opposing side which can't be seen, is a bronze statue, symbolic of "Fame," ascending the steps at the base of the monument to inscribe a tribute to the Iowa soldiers who fought in the battle. The small bronze fixture seen at the base in this photo is a wreath with ribbon and drumsticks stating "Iowa in Memory of Shiloh."
The pyramid of cannon balls behind the monument ( North ) marks the headquarters site of Gen. W. H. L. Wallace who had many Iowa regiments under his command and camped at this location. On the first day of battle, April 6, 1862, all of the divisional camps, except this one, were captured by the Confederates. In front of the monument stands three Indiana regimental monuments to the 58th, 51st, and 17th infantry regiments.
Iowa totaled 11 regiments in the Battle of Shiloh on April 6-7, 1862 with 6,664 soldiers engaged and endured 2,409 casualties ( killed, wounded and missing). This is probably greatest loss of Iowans in any battle in any war. Iowa regiments included the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th. Iowa regiments formed the heart of the line at the Hornets Nest and Sunken Road.
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