Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Blacksburg, Virginia in the Civil War
A history of the 4th Virginia Regiment, part of the Stonewall Brigade, consisted of many men who were recruited from Blacksburg, Virginia. The Stonewall Brigade was one of the most famous combat units in United States history. It was trained and led by General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, a professor from Virginia Military Institute. His training program and military discipline turned raw recruits into a lean, mean fighting brigade. The Stonewall Brigade distinguished itself at the First Battle of Bull Run also known as First Manassas in 1861.
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Blacksburg is a beautiful place, and VT was a fun campus. Had friends that went there a few years ago. Lots of history in VA.
Just had to mention Blacksburg in passing with all that's been in the news. I thought I'd see if by chance there might have been a Civil War connection to the place. My heart goes out to all the lives lost on the 'killing fields' of Virginia.. and to their loved ones.
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