Tag Archives: IX Corps

War Comes to St. George’s (part one)

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Steward T. Henderson

(part one of a series) Last August, I had the honor of giving a lecture at my church, St. George’s Episcopal Church, about its history during the Civil War. Several living historians, members of Women of the Civil War, the … Continue reading →

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A Sketch of Stevenson Ridge, 1864

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Chris Mackowski

A couple weeks ago, as I was looking at Harper’s Weekly’s coverage of the Overland Campaign, I came across a fun unexpected surprise: a wartime illustration from Spotsylvania that shows Stevenson Ridge. The image, sketched by Alfred Waud, is labeled … Continue reading →

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The Topography of Spotsylvania

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Daniel Davis

Last Friday and Saturday, I had the opportunity to give a tour of the Spotsylvania and North Anna River battlefield to a great group from the Central Ohio Civil War Round Table. I have walked Spotsylvania many times; however, one … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Gen. Stevenson

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Chris Mackowski

“Thomas Greely Stevenson, the second child and elder son of J. Thomas and Hannah Hooper Stevenson, was born at Boston on the third day of February, A.D. 1836,” reads the memorial book. Gold-edged paper bound in leather, the book serves … Continue reading →

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