Louisville and the Civil War: A History & Guide

by Bryan S. Bush

Learn how a thriving antebellum city became a crucial outpost for the Union army while its citizens were besieged with constant fear of guerilla warfare and swift Rebel vengeance. Trace the steps of soldiers, commanders and civic leaders on the enclosed map, which includes over thirty Union forts that once peppered Louisville's landscape, as well as long-forgotten hideaways and hotbeds of insurgence. Explore Union casinos and brothels along Jefferson and Fourth Street; the infamous Louisville Military Prison; Jefferson General Hospital, the third largest during the war; and the original Galt House, site of Union General Bull Nelson's assassination. Join renowned Civil War expert and Louisville native Bryan S. Bush as he traverses Louisville, a city bristling with Civil War history.

Genres: Civil War, History, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2008

Reviews

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written and concise book about the Civil War's impact on Louisville. I learned among other things that Union cows were allowed to graze at Cave Hill Cemetery and that Grant and Sherman met at the Galt House to strategize victory for the north. It was also interesting to read how divided the city remained before, during, and after the war.