The Apaches’ Use of the Mogollon Rim: A Strategic Location for Raids and Refuge During the Civil War PeriodDuring the tumultuous years of the Civil War (1861-1865), the Apache tribes…
The Great Northern Railway: Supporting Northern Development Without Federal SubsidiesDuring the tumultuous years of the Civil War (1861-1865), the United States faced significant economic and social challenges. While most railroads…
How the West’s Saloon Culture Defined Frontier Towns During the Civil War PeriodThe saloon culture of the American West played a pivotal role in the development of frontier towns during…
Colonel Carlos de Herrera: Mexican Military Leader Defending Southwestern TerritoriesDuring the American Civil War period from 1861 to 1865, the Southwest United States became a region of intense conflict involving…
Clara Visconti: Pioneer Educator of the Old WestDuring the tumultuous times of the Civil War period (1861-1865), many individuals emerged as champions of social progress and education despite the chaos…
The Apache Resistance in the Sierra Madre: A Final Stand in Mexico’s Rugged TerrainThe Apache resistance during the Civil War period represents a critical moment in the history of indigenous…
Glorieta, New Mexico: Famous for the Civil War Battle and Its Role on the Santa Fe TrailLocated in the picturesque Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico, Glorieta has carved…
The Fence Builders of Arizona Ranches: Supporting the Transition to Enclosed Ranges in the Old WestThe Civil War period (1861-1865) was a transformative era in American history marked not only…
Thomas Bullock: Printer and Editor of Early Frontier NewspapersDuring the tumultuous period of the Civil War (1861-1865), the role of the press in the American frontier was not merely to…
Captain Alonzo Cushing: Hero of the Civil War with Connections to Western ExpansionCaptain Alonzo Cushing emerged as a notable figure during the Civil War, specifically for his gallant leadership at…