From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...
Map wars in the Middle East: How cartographers charted and helped shape a regional conflict
Maps are ubiquitous—on phones, in-flight and car displays, and in textbooks the world over. While some maps delineate and ...
What is Cold Harbor on Severance? It could be tied to this major Civil War battle
The Battle of Cold Harbor was the Confederacy’s last major Civil War victory. Does it offer any insight into the mysterious ...
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Followed 160 Year Old Civil War Map and Uncovered....With Metal Detectors!
Join us on an adventure that takes us deep into the heart of history. With our trusty metal detectors in hand, we venture into areas steeped in American Civil War lore. Our journey is filled with ...