Frederick County, Maryland was central to the Civil War military campaigns of 1862, 1863, and 1864. Frederick city served las a major hospital center for soldiers of both armies. Hundreds of men died here, prompting the need for local burial. Many Southern families lacked the financial or transportation means to bring loved ones back home.
Unlike their Union counterparts first placed in this local cemetery, Confederate casualties were not afford the later honor of reburrial at Antietam National Cemetery.
I’m more than OK with that. We who believe in freedom and equality do not forgive or forget those who fought for slavery and oppression. The glorification of treason needs to end.
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