Dill Branch Ravine - Tour Stop #20

Naval Guns at Dill Branch

NPS Photo/Mekow

Quick Facts

Location:

Shiloh National Military Park

Significance:

Civil War Battlefield, Naval Warfare

Designation:

National Park

Amenities

1 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Near sundown on April 6, two wooden gunboats (timberclads), the Lexington and Tyler, anchored opposite the mouth of Dill Branch to add naval support to Grant's defense of Pittsburg Landing. Cannon fire from these vessels helped repulse the final Confederate assault of the day across this rugged ravine.