I was reading an article recently and a couple of things just sort of popped out at me. There are a number of things we are familiar with in contemporary life which have their roots in the Civil War. This may seem obvious but I find it interesting so I'm throwing it out there.
The two which came to me were the LSU Tigers whose namesake comes from the Louisiana "Tigers"; troops which fought during the Civil War and Fort Hood in Texas named after Confederate General John Bell Hood.
I'm sure there are a number of others. Let's hear yours.
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PS: Another interesting sub-topic are the men who fought in the Civil War who became famous or infamous later in life. A couple of examples: Lew Wallace, author of "Ben-Hur" and Henry Morton Stanley of "Doctor Livingstone, I presume" fame.
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JC Edwards
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Well.....where I live.....Reno, NV. Named for Union Major Gen. Jesse L. Reno......killed at the battle of South Mountain, September 14,1862.
And, unfortunately, we have a "Burnside Drive".....named for ol' Ambrose of course. Damn Yankee's!
There's also a Civil War Cemetery located on the western boundary of the University of Nevada Reno. I believe all laid to rest there were Union Veteran's.
Nevada itself was the only Western Territory to become a State during the ACW on October 31, 1864. The state motto is "Battle Born".
And, unfortunately, we have a "Burnside Drive".....named for ol' Ambrose of course. Damn Yankee's!
There's also a Civil War Cemetery located on the western boundary of the University of Nevada Reno. I believe all laid to rest there were Union Veteran's.
Nevada itself was the only Western Territory to become a State during the ACW on October 31, 1864. The state motto is "Battle Born".
'The path that is not seen, nor hidden, should always be flanked'
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The U S Grant Hotel in San Diego, Ca. Rosecrans Blvd. Kearny Mesa, Fremont, Ca.
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RDBoles wrote:
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I forgot John C. Fremont was in the Civil War. I lived in Fremont, CA for a number of years.The U S Grant Hotel in San Diego, Ca. Rosecrans Blvd. Kearny Mesa, Fremont, Ca.
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"Those in whose judgment I rely, tell me that I fought the battle splendidly and that it was a masterpiece of art.” - George McClellan to his wife describing the battle of Antietam
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Well John Sedgewick was born in my town and I think we have a park named after him.
Virginians with me! Who will come with me?! - Lewis Armistead, July 3rd, 1863
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The most obvious is Notre Dame's 'The Fighting Irish,' then there's UNC 'Tarheels'. Kansas State Jay Hawks have a bird as their mascot, but the name comes from the name of anti-slavery fighters before the war.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
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Armchair General wrote:
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Those are good, AG. I never made the connection on any of them. :unsure:The most obvious is Notre Dame's 'The Fighting Irish,' then there's UNC 'Tarheels'. Kansas State Jay Hawks have a bird as their mascot, but the name comes from the name of anti-slavery fighters before the war.
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The Ole Miss Rebels
Virginians with me! Who will come with me?! - Lewis Armistead, July 3rd, 1863