"Mapping the Civil War in Arlington" encourages local historians, teachers, and students to rediscover their heritage. From the start of the Civil War in 1861, Arlington was at the epicenter of the conflict. But only recently has the public had online access to newspaper accounts, illustrations, photographs, books, and diaries, that focus on Arlington's role during the Civil War.
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Captain James M. Sanderson
Portrait of Captain James M. Sanderson who wrote "Camp Fires and Camp Cooking" or "Culinary Hints for the Soldier"
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Charles H. Ballou and the 1st Ohio Volunteer Regiment
Charles H. Ballou, a professional engraver, was born 1840 in Ohio. He served as private in the 1st Ohio Volunteer...
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List And Reports Of Casualties In Individual States: Bailey's Cross-Roads (Upton's Hill), Virginia - Consolidated Report, 1861
A list of Confederate casualties from troops in and around Upton's Hill on August 27, 1861
List And Reports Of Casualties In Individual States: Bailey's Cross-Roads (Upton's Hill), Virginia - Consolidated Report, 1861
A list of Confederate casualties from troops in and around Upton's Hill on August 27, 1861
List And Reports Of Casualties In Individual States: Bailey's Cross-Roads (Upton's Hill), Virginia - Consolidated Report, 1861
A list of Confederate casualties from troops in and around Upton's Hill on August 27, 1861