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If
you’ve driven along Confederate Avenue near the Florida State Memorial, you may
have noticed a dirt path along the left side of the road, marked by a sign that
says “Spangler House.” On my last visit my curiosity got the better of me, and
off I went. The Henry Spangler is a beautiful farm that was also a rallying
point for the Southerners of Gen. Pickett’s division on the afternoon of July 3RD.
Unfortunately, this beautiful barn wasn’t standing during the battle, but was
rebuilt after the sparks of combat sent the original barn up in flames.
**HONORED TODAY**
PVT. EDWARD GREERSON
Co. B, 76TH
New York Infantry
Born abt. 1832 --- Died
July 01, 1863
Pvt.
Greerson was born in England and immigrated to America at age 9 (Sep 1842). He
was killed in battle and was later buried at Waterford Rural Cemetery in
Waterford, New York.
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