Captain John Dougherty of Pottsville, PA | Killed at the Battle of South Mountain in 1862

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“There was no better or braver soldier than... John Dougherty.” At the Battle of South Mountain in September 1862, a Pottsville railroad worker turned US Army officer fell leading his men into battle. I recently visited the grave of this Irish-born Civil War hero in Pottsville, PA. Read the full story.

Iron works in Pottsville, Pennsylvania | 1860s

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Washington Iron Works Pottsville in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania Civil War 19th century Larger

Discover mid-19th century Pottsville as Schuylkill County’s industrial heart: surrounded by anthracite mines, its iron works churned out pumps and engines fueling the coal trade and railroads. Illustrated maps and photos bring these bygone factories to life. Step back into Pottsville’s smoky past. Read the full story.