Although Shawano County was not highly populated during the Civil War, there were some Veterans who came from the area and many more who settled here after the war. There are many cemeteries in Shawano County where Civil War Veterans are buried. Use the links below to find the names of Veterans and where they are buried.
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Shawano County Civil War Veterans Shawano County Millitary History - Civil War Veterans Roster - Shawano County Civil War Veterans Shawano County Cemetery Project
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Despite being a new state in the Union when the War of the Rebellion began, Wisconsin was able to organize many units to help win the war. Below are links to learn of Wisconsin's role in the war.
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One of the most famous units during the Civil was known as the Iron Brigade. The Iron Brigade was made up of 3 regiments from Wisconsin, 1 from Indiana, and 1 from Michigan. They were also known as the "Black Hat Brigade" because of their distinctive felt hats. The YouTube video below is a book trailer for a book about the Iron Brigade.
One of the most well known figures in Wisconsin from the Civil War is Old Abe, an American bald eagle who served as the mascot for the Eighth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He participated in over thirty battles, narrowly avoiding significant wounds on several occasions.
Wisconsin Historical Society - Old Abe
