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Scott L. Mingus, Sr. is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, as well as the author of several books and magazine articles on the Civil War, including some that deal primarily with York County during the Gettysburg Campaign. This Cannonball blog presents stories and anecdotes from the war years, as well as announcing local Civil War events of the modern day. Send all questions, news items, and suggestions to scottmingus@yahoo.com.
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- Pickpocket victims at Hanover Junction included York businessman P. A. Small
- Painter Horace Bonham was accused of disloyalty during the Civil War
- York County Civil War reenactors’ mascot bear
- Famed Civil War submarine to be topic of York CWRT on April 18
- Army hospital administrator preferred York-made cast iron stoves
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Monthly Archives: April 2018
Pickpocket victims at Hanover Junction included York businessman P. A. Small
Abraham Lincoln’s northbound train chugged into Hanover Junction, Pennsylvania, on the late afternoon of Wednesday, November 18, 1863. The president was on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the dedicatory remarks at the ceremonies to dedicate the new Soldiers National … Continue reading
Posted in Hanover Junction, Lincoln, Railroads, York
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, Hanover Branch Railroad, Hanover Junction, Northern Central Railway, P. A. Small, small
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Painter Horace Bonham was accused of disloyalty during the Civil War
Horace Bonham is a well-known name in 19th-century art circles. Born November 25, 1835, in York, PA, he studied abroad after the Civil War and became noted as a prolific painter of portraits, group or crowd scenes, and scenery before … Continue reading
Posted in Civilians, Lincoln, York
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, civilians, Dr. St. John Mintzer, Horace Bonham, U.S. Army Hospital
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York County Civil War reenactors’ mascot bear
The 87th Pennsylvania was the largest regiment raised in the Civil War in York County. Today, an active group of reenactors and living historians keep alive the memory of the men of the 87th by portraying them in parades, living … Continue reading
Posted in Yankees
Tagged 87th Pennsylvania, Civil War reenactors, living history
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Famed Civil War submarine to be topic of York CWRT on April 18
Press Release – York CWRT: (Note: This program was rescheduled from March 15, 2017, because of inclement weather on that date) On Wednesday evening, April 18, 2018, please join the York Civil War Round Table in welcoming historical reenactor and … Continue reading
Posted in Confederates, York CWRT
Tagged Confederate, Hunley, York Civil War Round Table
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Army hospital administrator preferred York-made cast iron stoves
In the late spring of 1862, the United States Army established a 1,000-bed hospital on the grounds of what is now Penn Park on the south side of York, Pennsylvania. Over time, the hospital expanded to 1,600 beds and finally … Continue reading
Posted in Civilians, Yankees, York
Tagged Dr. St. John Mintzer, Small & Smyser, U.S. Army Hospital, York
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1906 Sons of Veterans encampment ended in grand ball
In my previous Cannonball blog post, I presented the transcript from an article that appeared in the York Daily on June 13, 1906, covering the sham battle on the fairgrounds held the previous day. More than 10,000 people watched this … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War events, Yankees, York
Tagged Civil War reenactment, Civil War reenactors, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, York
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