Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Civil War waterway? by Emerging Civil War Posted on July 6, 2026 What is your favorite Civil War waterway? Mississippi River, Anrietam Creek, Bayou Teche, something else? Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading… 9 Responses to Question of the Week: What’s your favorite Civil War waterway? The Potomac River. Loading... Reply The Mississippi is so dynamic, ever changing, and so much naval action along its banks makes it my favorite waterway during the Civil War. All that on top of being so essential for commerce for both sides. Loading... Reply The Rio Grande! Loading... Reply The Tennessee River. Loading... Reply The Rapidan River or the Shenandoah River. Loading... Reply Plum Run Loading... Reply Antietam Creek, it’s quiet and calm. Loading... Reply Looking at the James River from atop Drewrys Bluff. Loading... Reply The Mississippi. Planning a cruise in December. Will visit all the sites. Loading... Reply Please leave a comment and join the discussion!Cancel reply
The Mississippi is so dynamic, ever changing, and so much naval action along its banks makes it my favorite waterway during the Civil War. All that on top of being so essential for commerce for both sides. Loading... Reply
The Potomac River.
The Mississippi is so dynamic, ever changing, and so much naval action along its banks makes it my favorite waterway during the Civil War. All that on top of being so essential for commerce for both sides.
The Rio Grande!
The Tennessee River.
The Rapidan River or the Shenandoah River.
Plum Run
Antietam Creek, it’s quiet and calm.
Looking at the James River from atop Drewrys Bluff.
The Mississippi. Planning a cruise in December. Will visit all the sites.