Telegram for War Between the States
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Lazer
N 32° 22.636 W 086° 18.530
16S E 565016 N 3582464
The telegram from Montgomery which began the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WM3FTR
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member robbdogg120
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This marker shows the telegram that was sent from L.P. Walker the CSA Secretary of War to Fort Sumter. the battle of Fort Sumter started the Civil War.
Marker Name: Telegram Which Began the War Between the States

Marker Type: Urban

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Date Dedicated / Placed: 1981

Marker Number: Not Listed
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