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This category is for monuments and memorials erected to honor those who fought in the American Civil War of 1861 to 1865. Photos are required for new waymarks and visits to existing waymarks. At least one of the photos must be a tight shot of the entire monument, top to bottom, taken from the front. Additional photos are welcome. Click on "show additional information" below to review photo and naming requirements prior to submitting waymark
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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFor All Anguish – For Some Freedom - Waverly Village VA

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Most white Spotsylvanians owned small farms of a few hundred acres. More than 6,000 slaves – half the county’s population – toiled on these farms, usually in groups of two or three, often alongside their owners.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/20/2023

last visited: 09/20/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsThe Chancellor Slaves-The Battle of Chancellorsville - Chancellorsville VA

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Their names are unrecorded, their labors are rarely noted. No images of them survive. But slaves outnumbered Chancellor family members when Frances Chancellor moved into this house in 1861.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/20/2023

last visited: 09/20/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park - Locust Grove VA

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Marker is in Locust Grove, Virginia, in Orange County. Marker is on Constitution Highway (Virginia Route 20) 22508. Marker is located at the Wilderness Battlefield Exhibit Shelter - Stop 2 of the Wilderness Battlefield Auto Tour Route.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Washington

date approved: 09/20/2023

last visited: 09/20/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFirst Blood in Saunders Field-The Battle of the Wilderness - Locust Grove VA

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Undaunted by a devastating Confederate fire, the 529 New Yorkers sprinted across the field and assailed the Confederates along the woodline before you. But supporting units, Caught in the tangled woods north of the field, could not keep pace.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/20/2023

last visited: 09/20/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and Memorials“A Wild, Wicked Roar” The Battle of the Wilderness - Locust Grove VA

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The arrival of Lt. Gen. Richard S. Ewell’s Second Corps here along the Orange Turnpike on the morning of May 5 challenged the Union march through the Wilderness. The Federals responded with a massive attack.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/18/2023

last visited: 09/18/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsChancellorsville - Spotsylvania VA

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The marker is in Spotsylvania County VA at 9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania VA 22553. Located in front of the entrance to the Chancellorsville Visitors Center to the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/15/2023

last visited: 09/15/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsThe Battle of Chickamauga September 19-20, 1863 - Fort Oglethorpe GA

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The marker is located near the Visitor Center on Lafayette Road in Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe GA 30742.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Georgia

date approved: 09/13/2023

last visited: 09/13/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsTransfer of Command - Atlanta GA

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Marker is located on grounds of the Georgia State Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta GA 30334.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Georgia

date approved: 09/11/2023

last visited: 09/11/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsChancellorsville Campaign - Chancellorsville VA

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The marker is near Chancellorsville, VA, in Spotsylvania County at 9001 Plank Road, Fredericksburg VA 22407 in front of the entrance to the Chancellorsville Visitors Center of the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Virginia

date approved: 09/11/2023

last visited: 09/11/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsAn Unexpected Clash in Atlanta - Atlantic GA

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Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in DeKalb County. Marker is at the intersection of Clifton Street SE and Memorial Drive SE (Georgia Route 154). The Marker is located near Alonzo Crim High School grounds formerly Murphy High School.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Georgia

date approved: 09/09/2023

last visited: 09/09/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsDefense of Snodgrass Hill - Chickamauga Battlefield - Fort Oglethorpe, GA

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Defense of Snodgrass Hill - located in the parking area at the top of Snodgrass Hill, off of Vittetoe Rd.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Georgia

date approved: 09/08/2023

last visited: 09/08/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFort Stevens - Washington D.C.

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On July 11-12, 1864 Fort Stevens defended the city from a Confederate attack under the command of General Jubal Anderson Early.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: District of Columbia

date approved: 09/07/2023

last visited: 07/13/2013

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFort Walker - Atlanta GA

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Southeastern salient of Atlanta’s inner line of (CS) fortifications erected during the Summer & Fall of 1863. The line consisted of a cordon of redoubts on hills connected by rifle pits encircling the city.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Georgia

date approved: 09/07/2023

last visited: 09/07/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsBattleground National Cemetery - Washington D.C.

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During the late evening of July 12, 1864, 40 Union soldiers that perished while defending Washington DC from a two day Confederate attack (known as the Battle of Fort Stevens) were laid to rest here in what was once an apple orchard.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: District of Columbia

date approved: 09/07/2023

last visited: 09/07/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsSave the Cannon! - Garfield AR

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On March 7, 1862 - Mid-Morning in Pea Ridge National Military Park, Confederate infantrymen swarmed toward the six Federal cannon that had unlimbered in this corner of Oberson's cornfield.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Arkansas

date approved: 09/07/2023

last visited: 09/07/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsBattle of Pigeon's Roost - Princeton WV

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Marker is on US 19 in Princeton WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsPrinceton - Princeton WV

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The marker describes the events of the Civil War in Princeton, WV. It is located in front of the Mercer County Courthouse, 1501 Main St, Princeton, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsCheat Summit Camp - Cheat Bridge WV

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Historical marker for Cheat Summit Camp (aka Cheat Summit Fort or Fort Milroy) along State Route 250 near Cheat Bridge, West Virginia.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsHillsboro - Hillsboro WV

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Here Gen. W.W. Averell camped before the Battle of Droop Mountain and after his raid to Salem, Virginia, in 1863. Marker located on Main Street, Hillsboro WV

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsUnion Skirmish Line - Harpers Ferry WV

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This historical marker is located on the Bolivar Heights/Schoolhouse Ridge section of the Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: never

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsStumpy’s Hollow July 2, 1861 - Falling Waters WV

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Marker is in Berkeley County at 5086 Hammonds Mill Road, Falling Waters WV 25419.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsThe Battle of Carnifex Ferry - Keslers Cross Lanes WV

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Seeking to gain a foothold in Western Virginia from which to conduct military operations, Gen. John B. Floyd, C.S.A. with approx. 1,800 troops established Camp Gauley here on the Patterson Farm about one mile from Carnifex Ferry.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsFort Mill Ridge - Mechanicsburg WV

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Marker is near Mechanicsburg, West Virginia, in Hampshire County on Fort Mill Ridge Park Road at the entrance to Fort Mill Ridge Park, 2 miles west of Romney, West Virginia.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsCamp Laurel Hill - Belington WV

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Marker located on County Route 15, Belington, WV.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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American Civil War Monuments and MemorialsLaurel Hill - Belington WV

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Marker is located on County Route 15, Belington, WV

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: West Virginia

date approved: 09/06/2023

last visited: 09/06/2023

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