Throughout the history of Richmond Hill, the city has experienced everything from failure to success and tragedies to victories. Today, Richmond Hill is a peaceful suburb located in southern Bryan County. Positioned within a 30-minute radius of Savannah, Richmond Hill offers a wonderful convenience to the nearby metropolitan city. This coastal town is home to more than 10,000 people. Richmond Hill’s community has an excellent reputation with great schools and education opportunities and a low crime rate. The schools of Richmond Hill persistently exceed the standards given by the state and are ranked in the top 5% in SAT scores. Richmond Hill’s eye-catching natural beauty just adds to the exquisiteness of the city.
For centuries, Richmond Hill was inhabited by the Guale Indians, and later it was occupied by English settlements after the Spanish explorations. Centuries after, Richmond Hill proudly fought in the Civil War between the States. Fort McAllister was an important icon in Richmond Hill during the Civil War. Its purpose was to protect Savannah’s “backdoor”. Nine battles were fought at the fort, including the closing battle of Sherman’s infamous March to Sea that actually ended in Bryan County. Even when nearly destroyed by Sherman’s March to Sea in 1864, Richmond Hill was able to rebuild itself from the ashes of the devastation with the help of Henry Ford.
The Henry Ford era was an important time period in the history of Richmond Hill. During those times, the city was actually known as Ways Station. It was not until 1941 did the name Richmond Hill came to be. The Ford family built their estate in Ways Station as a winter retreat, but ended up transforming the town into a prosperous city. Henry Ford bought thousands of a...
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...end in December to celebrate the winter holidays. Besides the annual celebrations, there are much more recreation activities that are available year-round. A Veteran’s Memorial is located in J.F. Gregory Park where families come to remember the men and women who fought in the many wars. Also, behind the park, a Georgia Colonial Coast Birding Trail and three-mile nature trail is open to anyone who wishes to enjoy the local nature’s beauty. Visitors can observe the numerous different species of animals and plants and obtain a great workout while doing so. Many people also enjoy fishing in the nearby ponds. Richmond Hill has gone through prosperity and poverty, but has still persevered over the years to maintain a beautiful and safe environment for everyone to enjoy. Richmond Hill is truly a city with a remarkable history behind it and an amazing future ahead of it.
General Richard Sherman’s march to the sea has just finished. After successful capturing Atlanta, Georgia, General Sherman directed his Union army to Savannah, Georgia. Along the way, northerners wreaked havoc on Southern cotton mills and destroy train tracks while completely uprooting 20 percent of Georgian plantations. This effectively halted the Confederate’s means of transportation and economic structure subsequently w...
The Valley Campaign of the Shenandoah Valley of 23 March to 9 June 1862 saw the rise of the Confederate Major General (MG) Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. The Shenandoah Valley campaign allowed for MG Jackson to incorporate the principles of maneuver, offensive and surprise operations (US Army Center of Military History, 2012) through the use of his cavalry and foot soldiers.
The imagery used in this writing makes it seem as if you were there alongside Watkins at the time of the Civil War. It’s specific details factors into making this writing a strong primary historical source, however the inaccurate dates and names take a toll on the memoir as reliability is considered. Although on the contrary, the dates and names are minor inaccuracies, which doesn’t cause a major impact that hinders the books dependability as a primary historical source. Samuel Rush Watkins, one of seven survivors of Company H of the First Tennessee Infantry Regiment, certainly wrote an excellent primary historical source. As he spent his leisure time writing this memoir he had no clue that it’d become such a remarkable writing, and for that many people thank him for his point of view and his
General William Techumseh Sherman’s March through Georgia and South Carolina was the turning point in the American Civil War. After heavy fighting in Tennessee and Kentucky General Sherman requested permission to take a large force of men on a campaign to the Atlantic Ocean through North and South Carolina, Georgia, then turning North back through the Carolinas and Virginia. The goal of the campaign was to divide the Confederate states by going through the middle of them and destroying anything of military value. General Sherman’s March did achieve its goal from a military standpoint but the manner his army accomplished its goal was ethically improper. Perhaps the most famous portion of Sherman’s March was his campaign from Atlanta to Savannah and then to Colombia, South Carolina.
Although West Virginia is mostly frowned upon, its positive side is key to many parts the nation, from people to places to things. One of the stand-out athletes that have come from West Virginia is the famous football player named Sam Huff. As you can see, modern celebrities and historical figures have both came from West Virginia. All the listed people are highly respected and honored nationwide and known around the world. To be respected, you have to have respect for other and while growing up in West Virginia, I have learned that when you come from a small town, you seem to have a different perspective on everyday life.
The town itself located along the Rappahannock River was a crucial battle for the Union’s push towards the Confederate Army’s capital in Richmond, Virginia. The battle endured over a five-day period ending on December 15, 1862. The events that led to and shaped the battle occurred throughout the year and culminated in November, deep into the harsh winter months. The Union forces defeated the Confederate army at the Battle of Antietam; they pushed General Lee’s forces south, but did not advance despite the continued requests of the President. “The hard fighting and rapid marching of the 1862 campaign had significantly reduced the army’s strength and the defeat at Antietam on 17 September had greatly affected its morale. Despite the opportunity offered the Federal Army, McClellan remained north of the Potomac regaining strength in his slow, methodical manner, all the while fending off President’s Lincoln’s repeated calls for action.” (Runals,
By 1863, the Confederate hold on the Mississippi River was limited to Vicksburg and Port Hudson– both strong bastions– difficult to overcome. In a daring move, U.S. Grant, commanding the Union forces, sent his troops past Vicksburg and landed to the south of the city. Grant's troops then defeated Confederate forces in five separate engagements. After a 6 week seige, Confederate forces surrendered.
... by the war and fight more viciously. Lincoln was very careful not to underestimate his enemies in the South and sternly advised the American public not to get overconfident, “Let us not be over-sanguine of a speedy final triumph. Let us diligently apply the means, never doubting that just God, in His good time, will us the right result.” The siege of Vicksburg was in many ways the hardest blow to the South, because they lost their control of the river there, and lost communication with their western territories. In many respects, this was the day that I believe most of the southern soldiers believed the war had ended, and with Sherman making his march, the psychological impact was devastating. Without their beliefs, their way of life taken away, they had no reason to fight, and no reason to continue fighting because if Old Dixie could fall, so could anyone else.
The town of Manassas, Virginia was no stranger to local conflict. In the summer of 1861 the Confederate Army, commanded by Brigadier General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, was in solid control of northern Virginia. This put Confederate forces within 50 miles of the capitol of Washington D.C. President Abraham Lincoln ordered Brigadier General Irvin McDowell to take his army south and displace the Confederate forces to a more southerly local...
The Savannah Campaign was one of the many battles waged by Major General William Tecumseh Sherman in his total war concept to destroy and devastate the Confederacy’s support. With the destruction of the rail and commercial center at Atlanta, General Sherman set his sights on Savannah with an intent to further cripple the state and ensure Union victory. In order to accomplish this task, there was one obstacle that his forces must overcome. This obstacle was Fort McAllister, a massive earthwork whose sole purpose was to defend the southern area of Savannah from coastal attacks by Federal forces. The purpose of this information paper is to provide a general summary of Fort McAllister’s history and purpose and the importance of its strategic location in the Savannah Campaign. Additionally, the six warfighting functions will be analyzed surrounding Fort McAllister’s garrison unit led by Major Anderson and the assault from Brigadier General Hazen’s infantry units.
The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Spotsylvania County, along the Rappahannock River. The geography of this place affected the outcome of the war battle and which war the war was headed. Fredericksburg lies at the junction of two rivers, this river is the reason this battle turned out the way it did, resulting in a Confederate victory. Prospects hill played a minor part in keeping General Ambrose Burnside’s men back from breaking General Robert E. Lee’s line of defense. Marye’s Heights also played a pivotal role in this battle, and the sunken road there gave cover to the rebel soldier keeping the federals back.
On the Morning of April 6, 1862, General Albert Sidney Johnson lead 40,000 Confederate soldiers through a forest in southwestern Tennessee near Pittsburg Landing, The Shiloh church, and the Tennessee River, until they came upon their destination, a Union camp. The Union soldiers were taken by surprise as it was early in the morning. Some men were still sleeping, eating breakfast, or just emerging from their tents. Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and his men were driven out of their camps back towards the river and the church. Grant refused to lose. He ordered his men to not move an inch at all costs and to form a battle line, which became known as the “Hornets Nest.” The Confederate general Johnson was killed the first day of battle, and Pierre GT Beauregard took his place the next day. The counterattack and the higher Union majority of troops forced the Confederates back, and the “Hornets Nest” remained intact. As the battle came to a close, it was a Union victory. However, it came at a high price: about 23,746 casualties in total were estimated. Approximately 13,047 Union, and 13,724
On April 12 1861, Confederate troops attacked Fort Sumter in Charleston and this event started the Civil War. Once Ulysses heard of the news, he quickly left his position as clerk at his family store to volunteer for military service in the Union army. He was first offered a position recruiting and training volunteer troops in Illinois and he accepted although he wanted field command in the actual army. On June 14, 1861, Grant was assigned colonel of the 21st Illinois Infantry, but on August 9th President Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to Brigadier General. Ulysses’ first battle was on November 17th, 1861 when Grant and his army attacked Fort Belmont but was counterattacked and had to fall back. Although no one really won this battle, it was good experience for Grant and his troops. Grant’s first major victories took place in February 1862. On Feb. 6th, Grant, along with the help of Union Navy Flag Officer Andrew H. Foote, took over Fort Henry easily and ten days later defeated Confederate General Gideon J. Pillow at Fort Donelson. After these victories, Lincoln promotes Grant as Major General of Volunteers and gets the nickname “Unconditional Surrender”. Grant’s advancement on Fort Henry and Donel...
The American Civil War was fought between the North (The Union) and the South (The Confederates), because of the South wanting to secede from the North. Lincoln's election as president in 1860, triggered southerners' decision to secede believing Lincoln would restrict their rights to own slaves. Lincoln stated that secession was "legally void" and had no intentions of invading the Southern states, but would use force to maintain possession of federal property. Despite his pleas for the restorations of the bonds of union, the South fired upon the federal troops stationed at Fort Sumter, in Charlestown, Virginia. This was the event that decided the eventual beginning of the Civil War. Despite the advantages of Northerners, their victory in the ...
Fort Sumter was one of many forts during the Civil War in the United States, and was named after General Thomas Sumter who was a hero in the Revolutionary War. Plans for the fort were originally develope...