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Fayette County War Record and Early Loyal Support
In Fayette County Iowa the community unified after the fired upon Fort Sumter, rallying loyalty to preserve the Union. Early meetings, including Eldora April 1861, adopted resolutions endorsing the government’s efforts to suppress treason, pledging defense of the United States and a single nation, with leaders like Leroy Templeton and James Lakin among speakers. Enlistment began as residents pledged readiness, recognizing liberty and patriotism across counties and states in the early Civil War period.
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Fayette County
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Iowa
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Sumpter
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Payette County
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Payers County
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Janes Lakin
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