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Marks’ Mill Historic Battlefield Site, Arkansas
On a drive through Arkansas, I passed Marks’ Mill battlefield. I’m not sure what I expected, but what I got was this sign … this monument … and a picnic area. I stayed long enough to take these photos and … Continue reading
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Vicksburg National Military Park, Mississippi
It was sunny, hot and humid, but I was prepared. I had my hat and sunglasses, my binoculars and camera, a park map, and a thermos of Kool-Aid. One of my first stops was the Shirley House, which was there … Continue reading
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Shiloh National Military Park, Tennessee
My family and I visited the battlefield early in the morning. We parked the car and walked along the Sunken Road to the Peach Orchard, close to where the fighting started. This cabin is the only building still standing that … Continue reading
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Battery Robinett — Corinth, Mississippi
We stayed the night in Corinth, Mississippi. There was a small park nearby with some remains of Civil War entrenchments, so we drove over to see what there was to see. This next photo is a postcard. The back of … Continue reading
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Missouri
My wife and I visited Wilson’s Creek while on a summer vacation. The visitor center was very interesting. They had a topographical map on which the battle was replayed with lights indicating troop movements and batteries. We drove around the … Continue reading
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