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Meagher Honored in Montana as Irish Civil War Leader
A Montana essay reflects on Thomas Francis Meagher born in Waterford Ireland and his Civil War service. It notes his Montana connections after the war, including his stint as secretary of state and governor pro tem, and the equestrian statue at the state capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francis Meagher
Montana
Meagher
Young Ireland
Edgerton
Capitol
Helena Grounds
Waterford
Ireland
Resuit College
Kildare
Stonyhurst College
England
Young Ireland” Party
Paris
Irish Confederation
France
Dublin
van Dieman’s Land
America
New York City
Union
69Th Regiment of
New York Volunteers
Michael Corcoran
Bull Run
69Th New York
Seven Pines
Gaines Mills
Malvern Hill
Antietam
Chancellorsville