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: York County sites
Church honors Civil War veterans in Highmount
Recently the Fairmount United Methodist Church in scenic Hellam Township, Pennsylvania, held a commemoration of its 160th anniversary, using the theme of the Civil War’s 150th anniversary. The commemoration included a period church service led by living historian Rene Kinard, … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War events, Wrightsville, Yankees
Tagged Hellam Township, Union graves, Union soldiers
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NYCHAPS to present talk on “J.E.B. Stuart’s Summer 1863 March Through Dillsburg”
Thursday, June 6th, 7 p.m. at Maple Shade Barn York-area author, tour guide, award-winning miniature war-gamer, patented scientist, and history buff Scott Mingus will present his PowerPoint talk on “J.E.B. Stuart’s Summer 1863 March Through Dillsburg.” The public is … Continue reading
The last Civil War veteran in Hellam Township, York County, Pa.
I recently attended the 160th anniversary celebration at Fairmount United Methodist Church on Furnace Road in Hellam Township. On display was the above old newspaper photograph of Milton K. Lehman, who is credited as being the last Civil War soldier … Continue reading
Posted in Wrightsville, Yankees
Tagged Hellam Township, Kreutz Creek Cemetery, Union graves, Union soldiers
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York County young lady described Rebel invasion
Confederate reenactors march into position for a sham battle at Neshaminy State Park. I frequently drive past a modest country grocery store at the intersection of Canal Road and Bull Road in north-central York County, near the border of Conewago … Continue reading
Researching new book!
I have decided to fill a void in the Gettysburg Campaign by writing a book on the role of the U.S. Army Hospitals in this area during the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg. I will focus on the semi-permanent … Continue reading
Schedule of Civil War events in York County PA in June/July 2013
York County, Pennsylvania, played a role in the Gettysburg Campaign. More than 20,000 soldiers (Union and Confederate) tramped through or rode through the county during the last week of June and the first two days of July in 1863. One … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War events, Dover, Hanover, Hanover Junction, Wrightsville, York
Tagged Civil War 150th Anniversary
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Civil War prisoners of war in York County, Pa.
Recently fellow blogger Jim McClure and I were chatting about prisoner of war camps here in York County, Pa. Many locals are aware of the two dedicated sites, Camp Security for British prisoners in the American Revolution and a WWII … Continue reading
Posted in Confederates, Dover, Hanover, Yankees, York
Tagged Hanover, prisoners of war, Wrightsville, York
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The highest ranking Civil War officer from York, Pa. — Maj. Gen. Wm. B. Franklin
William Buel Franklin, shown above in this photo from the archives of the U.S. Military Academy, was the highest ranking soldier in the entire Civil War from York County, Pa. Franklin reached the rank of major general and commanded two … Continue reading
Posted in Yankees, York
Tagged Prospect Hill Cemetery, Union officers, William B. Franklin
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Historian Ed Bearss and the Joe Hooker Society tour York and Hanover Junction
Historian and author Ed Bearss (left), historian Dean Schultz of Gettysburg (center), York County Heritage Trust Civil War Guide Scott L. Mingus Sr. (right) and a group of Civil War buffs from the Joe Hooker Society toured York and Hanover … Continue reading
Posted in Gettysburg Campaign, Hanover Junction, York
Tagged Dean Schultz, Ed Bearss, Scott Mingus
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Assistant Quartermaster’s report from Camp Scott, May 1861, signed by future U.S. congressman
Camp Scott was a Civil War military training base located on the grounds of the York Agricultural Society’s Fairgrounds near the intersection of King and Queen streets in the southeastern quadrant of York, Pa. Named for Union general Winfield Scott, … Continue reading
Posted in Civil War people, Yankees, York
Tagged 54th Pennsylvania, Camp Scott, Jacob Miller Campbell, Union officers, York
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