Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside 1824-1881
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Historical marker commemorating Civil War General Burnside, located on the grounds of the Union County Courthouse in Liberty, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WM44N4
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2008
Views: 45
Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside 1824-1881
Born in Liberty, Indiana, Ambrose E. Burnside invented the breech-loading
rifle in 1856. Commanded a brigade at First Bull Run and the Army of the Potomac
at Fredericksburg. He was commander of the Army of Ohio when Morgan's Raiders
were captured. ~ text of marker
County: Union
Year Placed: 1963
Name: Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside 1824-1881
ID#: 81.1963.1
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