Historical Background Information

Browse the pages below for short treatments of topics and events of the war era.

Antislavery Newspapers: Indiana County's citizens were strongly anti-slavery, and a number of individuals used the printed word to support and promote that sentiment.
Indiana County and the Underground Railroad: During the 1840's and 1850's, anti-slavery sentiment in Indiana County was strong, and citizens throughout the county were active in the Underground Railroad.
Raising Indiana's Troops: Indiana County raised numerous military companies to fight on the side of the Union.
Additional Resources: Collected websites, articles, and books on the Civil War and Pennsylvania history.

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