Tag Archives: McNeill’s Rangers

Civil War Trails: Oakland, Maryland

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Chris Brown

Tucked into the mountains of West Maryland, in Garrett County is the picturesque town of Oakland. There are two Civil War Trails signs in town, which are a great place to start your visit. The first sign is centrally located … Continue reading →

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Captain John Hanson McNeill and the McNeill Rangers: Rebel Strike Force Supreme

Posted on July 15, 2015 by ECW Guest Post

Today, we are pleased to welcome guest author Richard Chapman When discussing great Confederate independent cavalry raiders in the Civil War, it seems that they have three parts to their name: General John Hunt Morgan, Colonel John Singleton Mosby, and … Continue reading →

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