Grand Army of the Republic: Encampments in East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids

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Title

Grand Army of the Republic: Encampments in East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids

Subject

Grand Army of the Republic: Encampments in East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids

Description

History of Grand Army of the Republic encampments on Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids and in Grand Rapids after the Civil War. Union soldiers joined together and formed the G.A.R. This organization held local, state and national gatherings or encampments. This history is presented with historical data and photographs.

Creator

Mary T. Dersch, curator, East Grand Rapids History Room

Source

Various resources, reference books, historical documents, articles and authoritative websites - listed on the last 2 pages of this document.

Publisher

East Grand Rapids History Room

Date

November 11, 2023

Rights

East Grand Rapids History Room

Format

PDF of PPT

Type

PDF

Identifier

Digital resource

Abstract

History of Grand Army of the Republic encampments on Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids and in Grand Rapids after the Civil War. Union soldiers joined together and formed the G.A.R. This organization held local, state and national gatherings or encampments. This history is presented with historical data and photographs.

Date Created

November 2023

Date Copyrighted

November 11, 2023

Date Issued

November 11, 2023

Audience Education Level

Middle school through adult

Rights Holder

Mary T. Dersch, curator, East Grand Rapids History Room

Files

GAR - Reeds Lake Encampments.pdf

Citation

Mary T. Dersch, curator, East Grand Rapids History Room, “Grand Army of the Republic: Encampments in East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids,” East Grand Rapids History Room, accessed May 2, 2024, https://egrhistoryroom.omeka.net/items/show/98.