Photographs from My 11th Michigan Research Trips
Photographs from My 11th Michigan Research Trips
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Don't forget to also visit the photographs from my Conspicuous Gallantry research trip, including the sword Sergeant Major Washington Irving Snyder took from surrendered Confederate brigadier general Daniel Weisiger Adams.
The Slaughter Pen at Stones River, where the 11th Michigan fought desperately on December 31, 1862.
The cedars at Stones River, site of the regiment's bloody fighting withdrawal on December 31.
Peaceful visitors to the battlefield.
McFadden's Ford, where the 11th Michigan helped rout Breckinridge's January 2, 1863, charge that ended the Battle of Stones River.
McFadden's Ford, where the 11th Michigan charged across Stones River on January 2.
Stones River National Cemetery.
At Stones River.
At Stones River.
At Chickamauga.
West of Kelly Field at Chickamauga.
At Memorial Hall Museum in New Orleans. The upper Minié ball was fired by a soldier in the 11th Michigan Infantry. To see more of this museum display (including Adams's uniform and captured sword), visit the Conspicuous Gallantry research photos page.
At Chickamauga.
Continuation of the previous sign.
Horseshoe Ridge.
At Chickamauga.
Approaching Stoughton's position on Horseshoe Ridge.
Snodgrass House, which served as a field hospital. Henry Damon, who later escaped from Andersonville, was captured at this cabin after the Federals abandoned the field.
At Memorial Hall Museum in New Orleans: the colors of the 2nd Alabama Battalion, tattered with 83 patched holes from its deadly clash with the 11th Michigan on Horseshoe Ridge.
Stoughton's statue on Horseshoe Ridge. He lost a leg to amputation later. A modern vandal severed his statue's arms.
Moccasin Bend, from Lookout Mountain.
On Missionary Ridge.
Part of the ridge the 11th Michigan charged up. My legs get tired just looking at it! See more Missionary Ridge photos on the Conspicuous Gallantry research photos page.
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