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The Defense of Cincinnati refers to the period during the American Civil War before September 13, 1862, when Cincinnati, Ohio, was spared from invasion from the Confederate forces. This article is becoming very long. ...
September 13 is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years). ...
1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
Nickname: Location in Hamilton County, Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Hamilton Founded 1788 Incorporated 1802 (village) - 1819 (city) Government - Type Strong mayor - Mayor Mark L. Mallory (D) Area - City 79. ...
Some Confederate soldiers The Confederate States Army (CSA) was formed in February 1861 to defend the Confederate States of America, which had itself been formed that same year when seven Southern states seceded from the United States (four more states soon followed). ...
Confederate Brig. Gen. Henry Heth had been sent north to capture Cincinnati, then the sixth largest city in the United States. Mayor George Hatch of Cincinnati declared martial law, and Union Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace organized the citizens for defense, and organized the Black Brigade of Cincinnati. A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ...
Henry Heth Henry Heth (December 16, 1825 – September 27, 1899) was a career U.S. Army officer and a Confederate general in the American Civil War. ...
The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ...
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Lewis Lew Wallace (April 10, 1827 – February 15, 1905) was a lawyer, governor, Union general in the American Civil War, American statesman, and author, best remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. ...
The Black Brigade of Cincinnati was a military unit that was organized during the Civil War when the city of Cincinnati was in danger of being attacked by the Confederates. ...
Along eight miles of hilltops from Ludlow to Fort Thomas, Kentucky, volunteers and soldiers constructed 23 batteries and four forts, which were defended by 22,000 Union Army soldiers and 50,000 local militia volunteers, called "Squirrel Hunters." On September 5, the governor announced to the public that no more volunteers would be needed for the defense of Cincinnati, but he advised that all military organizations be kept up for future needs.[1] Ludlow is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. ...
Fort Thomas is a city located in Campbell County, Kentucky, along the Ohio River. ...
The 21st Michigan Infantry, a company of Shermans veterans. ...
Lexington Minuteman representing militia minuteman John Parker. ...
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General Heth and his men marched up the Lexington Road towards the Ohio River. He came upon the Federal defenses, and decided not to attack. He stayed one day, and then retreated on September 13, 1862. Wallace soon earned the nickname "Savior of Cincinnati" for his actions. The Squirrel Hunters returned to their homes.[2] Cincinnati, Ohio is a well known city along the Ohio River, historically known for its riverboats. ...
September 13 is the 256th day of the year (257th in leap years). ...
1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...
Among units that served in the defense was the 104th Ohio Infantry, which was involved in the Skirmish at Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.
Battery Hooper is one of 6 remaining artillery batteries and the only one open to the public. The site is now the home of the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum.
See also
References - Geaslen, Chester F., Our Moment of Glory in the Civil War, Newport, Kentucky: Otto Printing Co., 1972.
External links
Notes - ^ Heritage Pursuit
- ^ Ohio History Central
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