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Tag Archives: Manassas Junction
Showing the White Feather”: The Civil War Ordeal of Col. William H. Christian
We are happy to welcome guest author Kristen M. Trout. Kristen is a life-long student of the Civil War, and holds a degree in History from Gettysburg College and is currently working towards her MA in Nonprofit Leadership from Webster University … Continue reading
Posted in Battles, Leadership--Federal
Tagged 26th New York Infantry, Antietam, East Woods, Fort Lyon, General Joseph Hooker, Henry Slocum, Isaac Trimble, Manassas Junction, Nicodemus Heights, Pohick Church, Rappahannock River, Second Manassas, Smoketown Road, Warrenton Turnpike, William H. Christian, Zealous Tower
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ECW Weekender: The Confederate Military Railroad—Manassas and Centreville, VA
During the winter of 1861, Confederate forces in the Manassas and Centreville area built the first-ever railroad dedicated for military purposes. Using stolen rails from the B&O Railroad and building a small bridge over Bull Run, Confederate engineers were able … Continue reading
