Civil War Actions

Retreating to Ohio from Cumberland Gap, part of USA Brig. Gen. Geo. W. Morgan’s command passed by here obtaining supplies Sept. 21, 1862.

Force of 40 local citizens drove off 75 Southern partisans guerrillas April 14, 1864.

Col. C. H. Hanson ...

Orange Civil War Monument

In honor of

our

Soldiers

and

Sailors

1861 - 1865

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Prince Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.

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Munfordville in the Civil War

The small, unassuming county-seat village of Munfordville, founded on an old buffalo crossing and home to a well-known tavern, could claim pride of place in 1860 as the spot where the L&N Railroad crossed the Green River, over what whas ...

Willoughby Civil War Memorial

In memory of the soldiers

from Willoughby who served their

country in the War of the Rebellion.

1861-1865

[Honor Roll of Names]

Perryville • Chickamauga

Wilderness • Antietam

Fort Fisher

Marker is at the intersection of Euclid Avenue (U.S. 20) and River Road (Ohio Route 174), on the ...

The Civil War Submarine, H.L. Hunley

Brought from Mobile, Alabama in August

1863 to help defeat the Union naval

blockade of Charleston, H.L. Hunley

became the first submarine in history

to sink an enemy ship. Armed with a

spar-mounted torpedo, it sank the

Federal blockading vessel, ...

James A. Garfield and the Civil War

His oratorical powers made him a master recruiter.

His willingness to learn earned him important field commands.

His talents for organization won him praise, distinction and the rank of Major General at the Battle of Chickamauga.

His gallant and meritorious military successes launched ...

Butler County Civil War Memorial

In memory of our

Soldiers and Sailors

by the People of Butler Co.

Statue the gift of

Hon. Paul J. Sorg

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Civil War Memorial - Vigo County

Terre Haute, Indiana

[ Front (East) Plaque ]

In Memory

of the

Patriotism and Valor

of the

Soldiers and Sailors of Vigo County

in the

War of 1861 - - 1865

[ Right (North) Plaque ]

“On Fame’s eternal camping ground

their silent tents are spread

and Glory guards with solemn round

the ...

Oglevie Post 64 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial

Erected by Oglevie Post, No. 64, G.A.R.

and Patriotic Citizens

Dedicated to the memory and honor

of our country’s

defenders and preservers

1861 – 1865

We Honor our Dead

We Inspire the Living

Marker is on Liberty Street, on the left when traveling north.

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Fort Webb and Civil War Earthworks

In 1860, Bowling Green was a thriving city of about 2500 inhabitants with many local businesses, a woolen factory, a candle factory, several mills, an iron foundry, and a newspaper. This city was vital to the war effort of both ...