CIVIL WAR DISPLAY
Knox Town Hall, October 2014
CIVIL WAR DISPLAY
The Town of Knox recently installed a wall display system in the Town Hall. The first exhibit is our Civil War collection to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. See the display on the main floor by the Tax Collector's office and by the elevator. 
Members Jenn Geckler and Dennis Barber put the finishing touches on the display. Photos by John Elberfeld.
Lt. Michael Barckley recruited 21 local young men to serve in New York 7th Regiment Heavy Artillery. The exhibit includes photographs, lithographs, articles, and letters about their service. Learn more about Barckley here.More about Knox in the Civil War here.
Local volunteers served in New York 7th Regiment Heavy Artillery. The regiment defended Washington DC and then saw action in battle. More about one New York soldier's story here.
The people of Knox were involved in the Civil War, 1861-1865, both in military service and on the homefront. The Albany Hilltowns website contains a great deal of information and many relevant links. More about Knox's involvement in the war here.
After graduating from Union College in 1862, Michael Barckley joined the Union Army, became an officer, and recruited 21 men. Learn more about Barckley here.