Picket station of Colored troops near Dutch Gap canal

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Dutch Gap, Virginia. Picket station of Colored troops near Dutch Gap canal


Above we show a remarkable photo of Dutch Gap, Virginia. Picket station of Colored troops near Dutch Gap canal. It was made in 1864. The illustration documents two black soldiers firing their rifles. These are likely runaway slaves who joined the union army. We have compiled this collection of artwork mainly to serve as a vital educational resource. Contact curator@old-picture.com. Image ID# 23D18BA0 Ref: loc/Civil War Collection