The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Civil War Sites in Wisconsin-- Part 5: Old Abe, the War Eagle

THE ROAD TO THE CIVIL WAR AND BACK in Wassau.  Marathon County & Beyond (1861-1865) at Woodson History Center.  A first-person style exhibition that follows soldiers as they enter service, experience the terror of battle and their return home.  Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..  Sat-Sun from 1 p.m. to 4:30.

OLD ABE, THE WAR EAGLE:  Historical marker at Highway 138 near Jims Falls.  The mascot of Wisconsin troops with the reputation of flying high and screeching loudly during battles.

The Chippewa Indians captured it in northern Wisconsin and sold  the eagle to a local farmer.  Old Abe was at 42 battles, only losing a few feathers.  After the war, Old Abe lived in a special room in Madison at the Capitol.

More to Come--  Old Secesh

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