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Lincoln Reviews Troops at Bailey’s Crossroads
After the Union defeat on 21 July 1861 at the First Battle...
Five Points, Historic Crossroads
This commemorative site known as "Five Points," has been u...
The Railroads
Columbus entered the railroad era on Februa...
Results for Roads
Lincoln Reviews Troops at Bailey’s Crossroads
After the Union defeat on 21 July 1861 at the First Battle of Manassas, Lincoln appointed Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan as commander of the demoralized army. A superb organizer, McClellan rebuilt the army and on 20 November 1861 staged ...
Five Points, Historic Crossroads
This commemorative site known as "Five Points," has been used as a commercial crossroads for almost 300 years. Its name was derived from the old Indian trails which are now merged and identified as Edgemoor Lane, Wisconsin Avenue, East West ...
The Railroads
Columbus entered the railroad era on February 20, 1850 when owners William Neil and Alfred Kelley brought the first trains on the Columbus and Xenia Railroad, spanning the Scioto River with a wooden trestle. The line provided service from ...
