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Removal of "Lee's Rock"

Summary

"Lee's Rock," in Antietam Cemetery, has been removed. The story that Lee stood on it during the battle is not confirmed by Confederate veterans. Reference made to Lee's letter to Rosencrans endorsing the Ku Klux Klan.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald and Torch Light

Publication Date: September 16th, 1868

Page/Column: 2D

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Battles / Military
  • Aftermath of War / Reconstruction

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