LARGE Original Antique Civil War Map BATTLE of CHICKAMAUGA Georgia ROSSVILLE GA

Description: Original Plate of "The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies," Published the by the Resolution of the U.S. Congress of May 19. 1864, to serve as"The Official Historical Record of The Civil War, to be Accompanied by an Atlas of Battles, Troop Positions, Skirmishes, and Topography." The Atlas was never openly sold, and only distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, and various Public Institutions. Of the only 10,000 Published, less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Fine Adornment of Civil War History. Impressive on any Home or Office Wall. Map of The 1863 Battlefield of Chickamauga Sept. 19 & 20, 1863 The Most Intricately Detailed Map of the Battle of Chickamauga of all 175 Maps of the Official Records. Original Plate XLVI (#46) of the 175 Plates of The Official Folio Historical Record of The Civil War The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Ordered by Act of Congress in 1864; Entered into The Library of Congress; and Published by the U.S. Publishing Office, Containing all Battle Maps, Field Reports, Correspondence, Troop Positions, Skirmishes, Coastal Surveys, Naval Battles, and Topography during the Four Years of the War - The undertaking of Accumulating and Assembling The Atlas taking over 30 years to complete. Part 10. Plate XLVI. Original Plate XLVI (#46) of the 175 Published. Original 1893. 123-yrs-old. Union Forces in Blue. Confederate Forces in Red. (1) Map of the Confederate and Union Positions upon the Battle-field of Chickamauga, September 19, 1863, Between the United States Forces Commanded by Maj. Gen. W.S. Rosecrans and the Rebel Army Under Braxton Bragg. Compiled under the Direction of Col. W.E. Merrill, Chief Engineer Department of the Cumberland by Edward Rugar. (2) Map of the Confederate and Union Positions upon the Battle-field of Chickamauga, September 20, 1863, Between the United States Forces Commanded by Maj. Gen. W.S. Rosecrans and the Rebel Army Under Braxton Bragg. Compiled under the Direction of Col. W.E. Merrill, Chief Engineer Department of the Cumberland by Edward Rugar. Inset Maps: (3) Expedition of the 15th Army Corps Commanding Turkeytown. (4) Battle of Chickamauga, Walker County Georgia, September 19 and 20, 1863. Intricate Detail. Julius Bien Engraved. Map is in Very Good condition No soils, marks, or writings. No foxing. Nominal fraying. Single fold as issued. Not a Reproduction. Original Lithograph Engraved by Julius Bien for the "The Official Atlas to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies;" Commissioned by Resolution of Congress May 19, 1864, in accordance to serve as The Official Historical Record of the War. The Atlas was Never Publicly Sold, with only 10,000 Volumnes being Exclusively Distributed to Federal Depositories, Universities, Museums, & Various Public Institutions. The Atlas Entered the Public Domain when the Atlases were withdrawn from Libraries and Other Federal Depositories over the past Century. Only 10,000 Published, and Less than 1,000 Complete Atlases Remain. Impressive On Any Home or Office Wall Dimensions: 19" x 29.5" So Large It Makes Itself the Conversation of Any Room Map Shows Citizens' Homes & Farms, Churches, Railroads, Taverns, Cotton Mills, & Many Other Landmarks: A Few of the Homes, Farms, Depots, Forts, Mills, Churches, & Other Landmarks located on the Map: Homes and farms: McFarland, Widow Glen, Dyer, Thadford, Jackson, Wilhoit, Harp's, Smith, Devotti, Snodgrass, Cooper, McDonald's Heirt, Col. Cloud, Mullis, Osbuen, Col. Smith W. Lee, John Sheppard, Dr. White, G. Hughes, Horton, Hale, Hill, Mackay, Wilson, Harwell, Widow McCray, Gentry, Dyer's Mill, Daffron's Ford, Ringold Bridge, Catlett, Alexander, Hunt, Dalton's Ford, Cave Spring, Tanyard, Alexander's Bridge, Widow Glenn, Poe, Kelly, McFarland's Gap, Rossville, Mission ridge, Gordon's Mill, Lambert's Ford, Withers, Scott farm, Vineyard, Reed's Bridge, Road to Chattanooga, Jay's Steam Mill, and many others. (If you are interested if any particular family names, homes, farms, or other landmarks are shown on the map , email me the name or landmark, and I will look to see if it on the map.) Great for Genealogy & Family History as Map Shows Towns & Landmarks during the War; Some of Which No Longer Exist Today. Fine Adornment of Civil War History. The Atlas to Accompany The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies was Commissioned with Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1864, by which Adjt. General E.D. Townsend was Appointed Directorship of the Collection and Preparation of the Atlas, which was ultimately Completed and Published in 35 Parts in Sets of Five Lithographic Plates by the U.S. Government Publishing Office between 1891-1895. The 175 Plate Volume dedicated to Preserving a Historical Record of the War, each Map portraying a wealth of Knowledge and Information on Division, Corps, and Troop Positions; Battle Lines, Topography, and Military Strategy. The Auction is for the Map itself. A Frame is Not Included. The Framed Map shown is a Personal Lithograph of the Atlas Featured to Show the Beauty of the Maps when Framed. Visit My eBay Store: Atticus Hutchinson Antiques Free Shipping Special. Maps are mailed the day after purchase & normally arrive within 2-3 days. All Credit & Debit Cards accepted through Paypal. Please email with any questions. Greetings from Historical Savannah, Georgia: Founded 1733. "Some, to beautify their halls, parlors, chambers, and libraries ... loveth, getteth, and useth maps, charts, and geographical globes." - John Dee, Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

Price: 244 USD

Location: Savannah, Georgia

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