Author: George S. MayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historical markers
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Michigan's Civil War Markers, Memorials, and Monuments
Author: George S. MayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Historical markers
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
Michigan Civil War Monuments
Author: Michigan Civil War Landmarks
Author: David Ingall & Karin RiskoPublisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 162619940X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
When America faced its greatest internal crisis, Michigan answered the call with over ninety thousand troops. The story of that sacrifice is preserved in the state's rich collection of Civil War monuments, markers, forts, cemeteries, reenactments, museums and exhibits. Discover how General George A. Custer and the famed Michigan Cavalry Brigade "saved the Union." Visit the chair that President Lincoln was assassinated in at Ford's Theatre, and view the grave of the last African American Union veteran. With a foreword by Civil War historian Jack Dempsey, this work is the first of its kind to chronicle the many Civil War landmarks in the Wolverine State. Book jacket.
Civil War Union Monuments
Author: Mildred C. BaruchPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monuments
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Remembering Michigan's Civil War Soldiers
Author: David D. Finney Jr.Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439650519
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
When the 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry regiment arrived in Washington, DC, President Lincoln exclaimed: "Thank God for Michigan!" The state raised more than 90,000 men to serve during the Civil War, and 69 of them received the Medal of Honor. Notable Michiganders include Gens. Israel Richardson, Orlando Poe, Alpheus Williams, Orlando Willcox, and George Hartsuff, as well as "The Boy General," George Armstrong Custer, and Officer Norman Hall, who was stationed at Fort Sumter when the war began. Featuring images of the 4th Michigan Cavalry, which captured Confederate president Jefferson Davis at the war's end, and never-before-published photographs of Wolverine soldiers, Images of America: Remembering Michigan's Civil War Soldiers highlights hundreds of Michiganians who were committed to preserving the Union.
Michigan Historical Marker
Author: National Portfolio of War Photographs
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (Ga. and Tenn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Report of the Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission to the Governor, Legislature and the People of Michigan
Author: Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
MEMORIAL LINES FOR THE CORNER
Author: Samuel WellsPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781373104984
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Lost in Michigan
Author: Mike SonnenbergPublisher: Huron Photo
ISBN: 9780999433201
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Based on the popular Lost In Michigan website that was featured in the Detroit Free Press, It contains locations throughout Michigan, and tells their interesting story. There are over 50 stories and locations that you will find fascinating.