Tag Archives: Departmental Corps

Discoveries in a Civil War Photograph

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Jon-Erik Gilot

Alright people…I’ve gone down a rabbit hole and you’re going to have to humor me. Don’t roll your eyes…you’ve done it before, too. A few weeks ago I shared a story about the threatened invasion from Canada along Lake Erie … Continue reading →

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“One of the Most Bloodless Campaigns of the War” – The ‘Invasion’ of Erie, PA

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Jon-Erik Gilot

Erie, Pennsylvania, situated in the northwest corner of the state astride Lake Erie, has a strong Civil War history. Several hard fighting regiments, including the 83rd (known as the Erie Regiment), 111th and 145th Pennsylvania, were raised in Erie. Strong … Continue reading →

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