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Historical Essay

3rd Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 3rd Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Hamilton, in Fond Du Lac and mustered into service on June 19, 1861.
Historical Essay

14th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
Learn about the 14th Wisconsin Infantry, which served from 1862 to 1865 during the Civil War, losing 319 men during that service.
Historical Essay

Iuka, Battle of

Civil War Battle Summary
Learn more about Wisconsin's role in this Civil War battle. This article includes links to view original documents and other accounts of this battle.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin Farm Boys Evolve into Real Soldiers

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Historical Essay

'Old Abe' the Eagle Accompanies the 8th Wisconsin Infantry into War

A Wisconsin Civil War Story
Sergeant Major George Driggs of Company E, 8th Wisconsin Infantry, introduced readers of his 1864 memoir to the regiment's mascot and most famous member.
Historical Essay

La Grange, Col. Oscar H., 1837-1915

Wisconsin Civil War Officer
Read about this ardent abolitionist who rose from company captain to brigadier general.
Historical Essay

Morality in America

Temperance, Abolition and Utopian Communities
Discovery how early Americans founded the abolition and temperance movements to help increase morality

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