The significance of this "House of Peace" is acknowledged by all students of the Great War Between the States. Its' uses by the Northern and Southern forces as a command post area and field hospital are well known facts. It's subsequent destruction for bridge works, firewood, building materials and souvenirs of the battle are also a part of recorded history.

The original structure was a one room log building, approximately 25 by 30 feet, built about 1851 by the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The rebuilt structure will be located near the site of the original building by the present Shiloh Methodist Church. The property is within the Shiloh National Military Park but owned by the church.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans, Battle of Shiloh Camp No. 1454 is asking you to join us and other SCV camps, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Shiloh National Military Park, friends and various other groups and organizations that are actively helping raise the necessary funds for this project. All money donated towards this effort will be used for the building project. Any funds remaining will be used to create a "Log Church Fund" for perpetual upkeep of the building.

Once built, the Shiloh Log Church will be owned by Shiloh Methodist Church. The day to day operation and uses of the building will be controlled by a committee of all concerned entities.

Such uses will include special worship and memorial services, weddings, funerals, Scout promotions, historical and educational functions, and other occasions that befit such a historic church.

A special fund called the Shiloh Log Church Fund has been set up to receive contributions. We urge you become a part of this historic work. With your help, history will come alive at Shiloh.

Please send your contributions to: