Chickamauga was River of Death for Illinois soldiers

This Week Marks 160th anniversary of bloody battle

By Tom Emery ilcivilwar@yahoo.com
Posted 9/25/23

Its name was a Cherokee translation from river of death. For Illinois Civil War soldiers, it was an accurate moniker.

This week marks the 160th anniversary of the battle of Chickamauga, which …

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