Shiloh Tennessee Map

About Shiloh, Tennessee

Shiloh is a locality in Montgomery County, Tennessee, United States. Shiloh is located at 36.3648°N, 87.5014°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38376.

Shiloh lies where the land begins to roll, a gentle suggestion of hills rising from the flatter plains to the west, the air often thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles after a summer rain. It lies 4.5 miles west-north-west of Marion, TN (from Marion, TN: bearing 304°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south of Palmyra. The Cumberland River, a slow, brown artery, carves its way through the landscape, its banks fringed with dense stands of sycamore and willow, their branches reaching out like weary arms. Fields, once cleared for agriculture, now often return to a wilder state, dotted with the skeletal remains of old farmhouses, their timbers bleached by sun and weathered by decades of wind. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a particular quality, a honeyed glow that softens the edges of the world, casting long, dancing shadows across the uneven terrain. It is a place that feels ancient, imprinted with the quiet persistence of nature reclaiming what was once its own. The echoes of history resonate deeply in Shiloh, a place forever marked by the bloody fields of the Civil War, a conflict that scarred this very ground and drew the nation’s attention with brutal force. The Shiloh National Military Park stands as a solemn monument, its rolling hills and weathered monuments a stark reminder of the valor and sacrifice that unfolded here. Beyond this profound historical weight, the local economy has long been tied to the land, with agriculture forming a bedrock of its identity, though the rhythm of life has shifted, drawing sustenance also from the quiet hum of small businesses and the steady flow of traffic along the highways that now cut through the countryside. The river, once a vital thoroughfare for commerce and travel, now offers a more tranquil presence, a testament to changing times and the enduring spirit of this corner of Tennessee.

About This Shiloh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shiloh, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.364775, -87.501401. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Shiloh and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Shiloh includes the ZIP code (38542), telephone area code (615, 901), county seat of Montgomery County (Clarksville), and school district assignment (Hardin County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Shiloh is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.