National Military Park · Tennessee, United States
Shiloh National Military Park
Shiloh National Military Park is a national military park in Tennessee, United States, covering 9,319 acres (3,771 ha), established in 1894.
National Military Park · Tennessee, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Military Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Tennessee, United States |
| Area | 9,319 acres (3,771 ha) |
| Established | 1894 |
| Coordinates | 35.1525° N, 88.3231° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Shiloh National Military Park
Shiloh National Military Park preserves the American Civil War Shiloh and Corinth battlefields. The main section of the park is in the unincorporated community of Shiloh, about nine miles (14 km) south of Savannah, Tennessee, with additional areas located in the city of Corinth, Mississippi, 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Shiloh and the Parker's Crossroads Battlefield in the city of Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee. The Battle of Shiloh (April 6–7, 1862) began a six-month struggle for the key railroad junction at Corinth.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) · Memphis, United States · 93.8 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 114.2 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 141.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shiloh National Military Park?
Shiloh National Military Park is in Tennessee, United States (35.1525° N, 88.3231° W).
When was Shiloh National Military Park established?
Shiloh National Military Park was established in 1894, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Shiloh National Military Park?
Shiloh National Military Park covers 9,319 acres (3,771 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiloh_National_Military_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/shil/ — Official park page.