How to locate civil war camp sites

[gcollins]

Hi Guys and Gals,
I live in S.E. Kansas, although the only civil war battle in my area was at Baxter Springs, there had to be camps all over the area around the military road that went from Texas to Fort Scott and beyond. But I read and looked, and posted, with no luck. Can anyone point me in the right direction for research. Any and all help will be appreicated.
Thanks Greg

 

[Mike(NC)]

I'm inclung a link to the Official Records. Do a search for Baxter Springs, and you will get all kinds of good reading material. While reading the excerpts, you will discover clues to campsites in that area. You can also do a search in the "OR's" under creek names in the area,mil sites, landmarks, last names of people that lived in that area at the time, etc. You will be surprised on what will turn up. Good luck, if nothing else you will enjoy reading the OR's. And I think you will start digging relics as well.

http://ehistory.osu.edu/uscw/search/index_advanced.cfm?OR=1

 

[gcollins]

Mike,
Thanks a bunch. You are right lots of reading there, and I do believe that i can take the contents of the orders and replies that are listed and put toghter a game plan.
Thanks Greg

 

[Mike(NC)]

You will enjoy the reading. It kind of puts you right there with the troops in the middle of everything and you will certainly be able to put your game plan together. Have fun with it.

 

[Neil in West Jersey]

There is no comparison to the Map collections at the US Library of Congress.

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/civil_war_maps/

You will need to download a viewer to view most maps; just follow the instructions.

Also check with the local Universities; some of the ones in your area should have historic map collections online.

 

[ikon]

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