** ANDREW J. COWAN (1841-1918)
Scottish-born Union Army artillery officer. At Gettysburg, his battery was posted just south of the copse of trees during Picket's Charge. Ordered his cannoneers to fire double canister.
** PAUL HORNUNG (1935-2020)
Heisman Trophy recipient and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Played got the Green Bay Packers.
** A whole lot of Union and Confederate officers and generals.
** JAMES D. "BIG" PORTER (1811-1859)
Small as a child, but started to grow at age 17. In three years, he grew to the height of 7 feet 8 inches. Around 1830, the name "Big" was added. Also known as the Kentucky Giant.
--Old Secesh
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