view gallery |  Jackson Shrine - Guinea Station VA
in U.S. Civil War Sites Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson died of pneumonia at Fairfield in May 1863 after being wounded at Chancellorsville, VA. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 5/30/2012 last visited: 3/12/2015 |
view gallery |  Civil War in Tennessee
in U.S. Civil War Sites Memphis during the War posted by: krsmith2 location: Tennessee date approved: 5/15/2012 last visited: 3/8/2015 |
view gallery |  Alcatraz Island - San Francisco, CA
in U.S. Civil War Sites Before a prison was built on the Island, there was a fort that was used during the Civil War. posted by: saopaulo1 location: California date approved: 5/9/2012 last visited: 3/12/2015 |
view gallery |  Lincoln in Annapolis - Annapolis, MD
in U.S. Civil War Sites President Abraham Lincoln visited Annapolis, MD in February 1865 on his way to join Secretary of State William Seward in a meeting with the Confederate peace commissioners. posted by: WayBetterFinder location: Maryland date approved: 4/15/2012 last visited: 10/18/2014 |
view gallery |  Henry Spangler Farm House - Gettysburg, PA
in U.S. Civil War Sites The original structures on the farm including the farm house were constructed circa 1820 by George Plank. The farm was purchased by Henry Spangler in 1862. Today the house has been rehabbed in many ways and is a beautiful addition to the district. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 4/15/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  General John Hunt Morgan's Raid in 1863 - No Respect for the Dead
in U.S. Civil War Sites Waymark at Colwell-Huber-Briggs Cemetery in Dearborn County, Indiana, noting a curious event that happened in 1863 involving Morgan's Raiders and a deceased young man named Glardon, who was ultimately buried there. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 4/12/2012 last visited: 4/11/2012 |
view gallery |  Little Round Top - Gettysburg, PA
in U.S. Civil War Sites Little Round Top is the smaller of two rocky hills south of Gettysburg—the companion to the adjacent, taller hill named Big Round Top. It was the site of an unsuccessful assault by Confederate troops against the Union left flank on July 2, 1863. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 4/8/2012 last visited: 9/1/2014 |
view gallery |  McCoull Spring - Spotsylvania Court House VA
in U.S. Civil War Sites The McCoull farm suffered severe damage during the fighting at Bloody Angle, but their spring was a valuable source of water to the Confederates. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 3/31/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Courthouse - Fredericksburg VA
in U.S. Civil War Sites The Union army used the courthouse in Fredericksburg to house hundreds of escaping slaves and a signal tower and lookout point during the Battle of Fredericksburg. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 3/24/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Bullock House - Chancellorsville VA
in U.S. Civil War Sites Union troops entrenched at the Bullocks' home during Gen. Joe Hooker's retreat at the Battle of Chancellorsville. Their house and fields were destroyed. posted by: La de Boheme location: Virginia date approved: 3/21/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Pennsylvania Iron Industry Fuels Progress and Victory - Columbia, PA
in U.S. Civil War Sites Wars are won with weapons. The side with the most weapons, with all things being equal, will usually win. During the Civil War, this area was a crucial Civil War site for the manufacturing of pig iron, fueling weapons for the Union army. posted by: Math Teacher location: Pennsylvania date approved: 2/25/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Joseph Poffenberger Farmstead - Sharpsburg, MD
in U.S. Civil War Sites The Poffenberger farmstead was a major player during the Battle of Antietam. Union troops bivouacked there the night before the battle & again the next day to treat the wounded. According to the NPS, the log farmhouse was built circa 1770. posted by: Math Teacher location: Maryland date approved: 2/11/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery |  Morgan's Great Raid: Six Days of Terror 24
in U.S. Civil War Sites Morgan's Great Raid: Six Days of Terror #24 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/17/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Morgan's Raiders Enter Ohio and Burn the Bridge Behind Them 23
in U.S. Civil War Sites Morgan's Raiders Enter Ohio and Burn the Bridge Behind Them #23 Sign/Marker John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/17/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Dover the Final Insult 22
in U.S. Civil War Sites Dover the Final Insult #22 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Exhausted Morgan Troops Spend Fifth Night in Indiana 20
in U.S. Civil War Sites Exhausted Morgan Troops Spend Fifth Night in Indiana #20 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Union Noose Tightening 19
in U.S. Civil War Sites Union Noose Tightening #19 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  John Hunt Morgan's Code of Honor 18
in U.S. Civil War Sites John Hunt Morgan's Code of Honor #18 Sign/Marker John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Morgan Targets Versailles 17
in U.S. Civil War Sites Morgan Targets Versailles #17 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Motrgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Dupont: Fourth Night in Indiana - 16
in U.S. Civil War Sites Dupont: Fourth Night in Indiana - #16 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Morgan is Forced to Turn Back, First and Only Time in Indiana - 15
in U.S. Civil War Sites Morgan is Forced to Turn Back, First and Only Time in Indiana - #15 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/15/2012 |
view gallery |  Morgan Finds a Hoosier Oasis - 14
in U.S. Civil War Sites Morgan Finds a Hoosier Oasis - #14 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Town Creek Encampment - 13
in U.S. Civil War Sites Town Creek Encampment - # 13 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  A Night in a Hotel - 12
in U.S. Civil War Sites A Night in a Hotel - Sign/Marker 12, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail, 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/16/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
view gallery |  Morgan's Great Raid: Six Days of Terror - 11
in U.S. Civil War Sites Morgan's Great Raid: Six Days of Terror, # 11 Sign/Marker, John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail - 1863 in Indiana. posted by: purplepotter51 location: Indiana date approved: 1/15/2012 last visited: 1/16/2012 |
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