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Hoosiers and the Civil War
Some readers may recall that I recently discovered some ancestors in the 30th, 44th, and 100th Indiana Volunteers. In the course of my research into their service, I have uncovered some interesting facts about Hoosier State troops in the war. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Leadership--Federal, Monuments, Regiments, Western Theater
Tagged 100th Indiana, 30th Indiana, 3rd Indiana Cavalry, 44th Indiana, Gov. Morton, Indiana, Indianapolis, Kentucky
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The 44th Indiana Gets Its Colors
One of the regiments seeing its first action at Fort Donelson was the 44th Indiana. Part of Lew Wallace’s division, the 44th was recruited from northeast Indiana and coalesced at Fort Wayne. Under Colonel Hugh Reed, the 44th left Fort … Continue reading
The Raid Continues: Morgan’s Raiders in Indiana
Part 2 of a series As the saying goes, “news travels fast.” It was no different back in the summer of 1863. It was July 8 and the last of Morgan’s men were crossing the Ohio River into southern Indiana. … Continue reading
Posted in Armies, Battlefields & Historic Places, Battles, Civil War Events, Civilian, Sesquicentennial
Tagged 102nd Indiana, 114th Indiana, Brigader- General John Love, Colonel Lewis Jordan, Colonel Richard Morgan, Colonel Williams, Corydon, Dupont, Indiana, Indianapolis, Morgan's Raid, Ohio River, Ripley County Indiana, Sunman, Vernon, Versailles
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Jonesin’ for a Civil War battlefield fix
I have a confession: It’s been almost two months since I’ve been on a Civil War battlefield, and I am getting antsy. My travels this summer have taken me far and wide, so I’ve seen a lot of cool stuff: … Continue reading
Indiana Soldiers & Sailors Memorial
Posted in Monuments, Photography
Tagged Indiana, Indianapolis, memorials, Monuments, soldiers and sailors memorial
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Abe says, “Hey”
Posted in Memory, Monuments, Personalities
Tagged Abe Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, Indianapolis, Lincoln, statues
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