The latest StoryMap from my recent Civil War related trip to Georgia and Tennessee is now live. This one is the latest installment of the “Storied Tombstones” series, which explores Irish graves in National Cemeteries. Those in Marietta relate to soldiers who died in the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. The StoryMap, which has images and audio, traces a number of them back to their communities of origin in America, Ireland and England. You can view the StoryMap by clicking here.
Paul J O'Neil
November 20, 2023 4:28 pmMy Brother and I were in Georgia last week. After Kennesaw Mt. , and lunch just outside Marietta, we stopped and wandered the cemetery. He took more photos than I, but I did stop when I saw obvious Irish names to say a quick AVE. One name I did recognize from THE FORGOTTEN IRISH which I had with me on the trip.
The next day we were at Camp Sumpter/Andersonville.
irishacw
December 1, 2023 1:20 pmHi Paul, That sounds a great trip- and I am really glad to hear The Forgotten Irish was with you when you were there! It is a beautiful but poignant spot.