Placenames of the Civil War
Subtitle: cities, towns, villages, railroad stations, forts, camps, islands, rivers, creeks, fords and ferries
By: John D. Bennett
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, North Carolina
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786470099
Subjects: Geographical Names; Miscellanea; Historic sites; History
Description: "Provides locations of battles and skirmishes, hospitals, prison camps, military academies, factories and navy yards, islands, rivers, creeks, fords, ferries and railroad stations, temporary forts and camps. Entries explain the origin of each placename and its wartime connections. Appendix lists population figures from the 1860 census, completing this informative supplement for Civil War scholars and enthusiasts"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.