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Why is it Called Fort Jones?
Camp Nelson National Monument consists of a line of earthworks built to defend the camp from Confederate incursions. The series of forts were named after various individuals who lost their lives during the course of the war. One of the forts, accessible today by walking trail, is named Fort Jones. Just who is this Jones? History is often told through the movement of great armies...

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Raise Hell for Rowlett's
I am putting out a personal plea for every person that reads this blog or is a member of the Western Theater in the Civil War Facebook group to send a message to the American Battlefield Trust to do something with the property at Rowlett's Station battlefield near Munfordville, Kentucky. The property on my last visit was overgrown and in desparate need of maintenance, and my mai...

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General Garfield and the 42nd Ohio at Pound Gap
A few weeks ago I posted a Confederate's view of the battle of Middle Creek. The southerner appeared to try to convince readers that they had won a victory there, but as we know, that was not really the case. The Union did not win a hugely decisive victory either, but they did manage to force the Confederates from their position. Later, in March, Garfield continued his advance i...

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HOSPITAL CHRISTMAS-1863
Robinson, Ill. Argus Louisville, Ky Dec. 26, 1863 MR. EDITOR: Permit me, through the columns of your paper, for the information of those interested on the welfare of the soldiers to give a statement of how we spent Christmas. The 25th was a glorious day in the Hospital of this city and vicinity of Louisville. Many were the hearts made glad by the bounteous supply of good things ...

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A Confederate's Experience at the Battle of Middle Creek
The following letter was penned by a member of the 29th Virginia, one of the regiment's in Gen. Humphrey Marshall's small Confederate force operating along the eastern Kentucky and Virginia border, during the Battle of Middle Creek. This small engagement was fought on January 10, 1862 and was part of Col. James Garfield's small campaign in eastern Kentucky. The letter might have...

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