October 26, 1909 Major General Oliver Otis Howard passed away in Burlington, VT. He lost his arm to wounds from the Battle of Fair Oaks. His actions that day earned him the Medal of Honor. After the war, he worked in the Freedman’s Bureau and founded Howard University in Washington D.C.Submitted by Unionforever1865 t3_ye03w2 in washingtondc
RickBangkok t1_itw57lv wrote
Reply to comment by RallyPigeon in October 26, 1909 Major General Oliver Otis Howard passed away in Burlington, VT. He lost his arm to wounds from the Battle of Fair Oaks. His actions that day earned him the Medal of Honor. After the war, he worked in the Freedman’s Bureau and founded Howard University in Washington D.C. by Unionforever1865
Yes I take walks over there and there are a few markers there. Small parking lot, hardly anyone there to see history.
RallyPigeon t1_itwb2oe wrote
I took a tour with the author of a book on the battle once.. That brought it to life for me more than my solo walk did. But I do agree what is preserved is very limited.
blowuptheking t1_itxkn9u wrote
It's a pretty good place to play Pokemon Go!
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