About this blog
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.
Category Archives: Monuments and markers
Civil War & More store schedules signings with 3 authors including Cooper Wingert
Jim Schmick of the Civil War & More Bookstore in Mechanicsburg is hosting an afternoon of book signings and Civil War music. The “Civil War Authors of Central Pennsylvania Book Signing” will be held on June 1st & 2nd, 2013, … Continue reading
One-tank trips: Confederate Memorial Chapel in Richmond VA
I was honored to receive an invitation to hold the national debut of my new book on Confederate General William “Extra Billy” Smith: From Virginia’s Statehouse to Gettysburg Scapegoat at the Confederate Memorial Chapel in Richmond, Va. Two of General … Continue reading
Exploring the Battle of Gettysburg at the York CWRT on May 15
The York Civil War Round Table will feature roundtable member Randy Drais as the speaker at this month’s meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Randy will present a PowerPoint talk based on his many years of experience “Exploring the Battle … Continue reading
Final photo of old Civil War gravestone by the Susquehanna?
Cannonball reader Eileen Musser lives along River Road in Hellam Township near the recently rededicated monument to a Confederate soldier once buried there after washing up on the riverbank back in late June 1863 during the Gettysburg Campaign. She took … Continue reading
Posted in Confederates, Monuments and markers, Wrightsville
Tagged Confederate cavalry, Confederate graves, Hellam Township
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Vandalized monument repaired at Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Military Park monument preservation staff placed a new carved granite arm for the 11th Massachusetts Infantry onto its pedestal on the battlefield earlier today, April 11, 2013. The work started at approximately 8 a.m. and was largely completed … Continue reading
Unknown Confederate Soldier from the Gettysburg Campaign memorialized along the Susquehanna River
In late June 1863, a body of a Confederate soldier washed up along the western riverbank of the Susquehanna River north of the Accomac Inn (then Glatz’s Tavern) in Hellam Township, York County, Pennsylvania. Believed to be a cavalryman from … Continue reading
One-tank road trip: Civil War statue at the Guernsey County, Ohio, Courthouse
I recently had the privilege to speak at the Southeastern Ohio Civil War Round Table in Cambridge, Ohio, to approximately 40-45 people. Attendees came from other CWRT groups in neighboring Barnesville, Marietta, and other towns throughout the region. I grew … Continue reading
Civil War postcard from Hanover, Pa.
One of my hobbies is collecting old postcards from the early 20th century with Civil War topics such as monuments, battlefields, generals and personalities, buildings, etc. My focal point is the Battle of Gettysburg, as well as ACW-related topics from … Continue reading
Posted in Hanover, Monuments and markers
Tagged Battle of Hanover, Civil War postcards, Hanover
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Road trip: Cedar Mountain Battlefield in Virginia
Cedar Mountain was one of the first battles in the 1862 Northern Virginia Campaign, which culminated with the Second Battle of Manassas and the subsequent fight at Oak Hill/Chantilly. This was the only battle in which Stonewall Jackson is known … Continue reading
Posted in Battlefields, Monuments and markers, Preservation efforts
Tagged Cedar Mountain, Stonewall Jackson
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Random Gettysburg photographs
Here are a few random photographs taken at Gettysburg National Military Park over the past few months.
Posted in Battlefields, Monuments and markers
Tagged Gettysburg National Military Park
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