Shiloh National Military Park
Tour Stop-15: Death of General Johnston

Struck by a stray bullet, Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston died in the ravine south of this monument. P.G.T. Beauregard succeeded to command of the army.

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(2012) Enlarge Tour Stop-15: Death Site of General Albert Sidney Johnston, CSA

Interpretive Marker: Death of General Johnston

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(2012) Enlarge Close-up of the Johnston Monument

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(10-00) Site of the death of Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston

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(3-93) Beneath this tree, preserved by the Shiloh National Military Park, legend states that Gov. Isham Harris found the fatally wounded Gen. Johnston
  
Close-up of tree courtesy of Kenny Meyers, Slidell, LA

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(3-04) Enlarge  Marker Detail The NPS removed the tree shown in the previous photos. The tree stood just to the left of the tree standing in center of picture
 
Interpretive Marker: Death of General Johnston

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(3-04) Enlarge  Marker Ravine where Johnston died

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(3-04) Enlarge Trail leading to the ravine

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  The ravine

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