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Fulton County observes 150th anniversary of first Confederate deaths, last Confederate bivouac
Fulton County's 150 year anniversary of key Civil War history
By Cheryl M. Keyser

For Public Opinion

Updated: 06/09/2014 04:04:34 PM EDT# Comments

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The Patterson House is recognized by historians as the campsite of Confederate General Bradley T. Johnson during the last Confederate bivouac north of the Mason Dixon Line, on July 30, 1864. The farm is located south of McConnellsburg along Pa. 522 (Great Cove Road). (Photo courtesy of Debbie Reed)

MCCONNELLSBURG >> In an infamous act on July 30, 1864, Confederate troops burned down the county seat of neighboring Franklin County when the requested $500,000 ransom was not paid. Leaving the town of Chambersburg smoldering, they headed west looting and drinking as they went.

About 5 p. m. that same day they arrived in McConnellsburg, Fulton County's seat of government, instilling terror in the local townspeople, who hid their valuables and livestock as quickly as they could. Private citizens were forced to provide whatever the troops needed, including a demand for 2,000 meals to be produced by a town with a population of only 556.

For the rest, including interesting photos: http://www.publicopiniononline.com/...es-150th-anniversary-first-confederate-deaths
 
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