General Locomotive

Photograph

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Hancock Historical Museum

The image shows the renowned locomotive "General," famously associated with Andrews' Raiders during the Civil War, positioned on railway tracks. A group of men, dressed in period attire, stands or sits near the locomotive, some leaning against it. The engine is adorned with decorations, emphasizing its historical significance. A banner prominently displayed on the side of the locomotive reads "General, Captured by Andrews' Raiders." In the background, a building and the partially visible sign suggest a public space, hinting at the importance of the event.

The image shows the renowned locomotive "General," famously associated with Andrews' Raiders during the Civil War, positioned on railway tracks. A group of men, dressed in period attire, stands or sits near the locomotive, some leaning against it. The engine is adorned with decorations, emphasizing its historical significance. A banner prominently displayed on the side of the locomotive reads "General, Captured by Andrews' Raiders." In the background, a building and the partially visible sign suggest a public space, hinting at the importance of the event.

Name/Title

General Locomotive

Entry/Object ID

2007.020.1004

Description

Sepia photo on cardboard featuring the General Locomotive with a banner that reads "General Captured by Andrews Raiders 21st OVI" Also a sign reads "Public Toilet" "Cheap Excursions" Several men are posed in front of the train. One looks like William Bensinger and another like John Reed Porter. The General locomotive of Andrews Raiders fame is shown here at the Grand Army of the Republic 22nd National Encampment, September 1888. Featured are the survivors of the raid including the first men to win the Congressional medal of honor

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

John Reed Porter, William Bensinger

Collection

Civil War, Andrews Raiders

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Photograph, Black-and-White

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects