If you happen to be driving on Route 39 through Salineville Ohio you might notice the above marker which claims that the northernmost engagement of the Civil War, Morgan’s Raid, occurred at this site. This is not technically correct and, … Continue reading
ske·dad·dle/skəˈdadl/ Verb INFORMAL depart quickly or hurriedly; run away. “when he saw us, he skedaddled” A Maine Unit assembled after the Battle of Marye’s Heights, Fredericksburg, Virginia Although we have written a good deal on the St. Croix Valley and … Continue reading
This excerpt (used with permission) from Ken Ross’ book, Washington County Maine in the Civil War, 1861-66, details the life of Isabella Fogg. Ross recounts Fogg as among the most notable figures he had the pleasure of writing about for the … Continue reading
This article was originally written by Lura Jackson and published in the Calais Advertiser (www.thecalaisadvertiser.com) on March 10th, 2016. It is used with permission. Of the many brave and distinguished soldiers who have come from Calais over the past centuries … Continue reading