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Category Archives: Monuments
Stories in Stone: 143rd Pennsylvania Infantry
At the intersection of the Chambersburg Pike and Reynolds Avenue stands a tall white stone slab with a figure in relief on its face. He faces away from the town, looking towards the Confederate line. It is in plain sight … Continue reading
Heaven Shines on Home Field Advantage
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Tagged Chickamauga, Georgia, monuments, Photography
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Soldier from the Sunshine State
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Laid to Rest in Lexington
On May 15, 1863—150 years ago today—Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was laid to rest in his beloved Shenandoah Valley. He had died five days previously and, since his death, his remains had traveled from Guinea Station down to Richmond … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle of Chancellorsville, death of Stonewall Jackson, Elisha Paxton, Guin, Guinea Station, Hazel Grove, Lexington, Stonewall Brigade, Stonewall Jackson, Virginia, VMI
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New Yorkers Under a South Carolina Crescent atop a Tennessee Mountain
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Tagged Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain, Photography
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Hidden in the Bushes
The monument to Parker’s Virginia Battery stands as the lone monument to the Second Battle of Fredericksburg. Dedicated on May 3rd, 1973, this monument on the south end of Willis Hill, memorializes the efforts of Lt. J. Thompson Brown’s section … Continue reading
“Uncle John” — R.I.P.
The monument to “Uncle John” Sedgwick, who was killed by a sharpshooter on May 9, 1864–149 years ago today at the Battle of Spotsylvania. “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance,” Sedgwick said just before taking a bullet below … Continue reading
The Story of Stephwall
As Emerging Civil War continues its coverage of the 150th anniversary of Chancellorsville and the death of Stonewall Jackson, we’re pleased to bring you a guest post from Stonewall devotee Steph Mackowski. As a four year old who had just … Continue reading
The Last Week of Jackson in Modern Photographs: The Wounding
Part II in a series On the evening of May 2, Jackson rode forward of his lines to scout the Union position. Riding back on the Mountain Road he was stuck by three bullets in a volley from the 18th … Continue reading
Chancellorsville’s Forgotten Front at Civil War Monitor
Civil War Monitor is featuring today an excerpt from Chancellorsville’s Forgotten Front: The Battles of Second Fredericksburg and Salem Church by ECW’s Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White: It’s easy to miss what remains of the Salem Church battlefield, and … Continue reading
