Vernon Scout Dedicates New Civil War Marker As Part Of Eagle Project

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Vernon Scout Dedicates New Civil War Marker As Part Of Eagle Project A new monument in Vernon commemorates the train service that transported volunteers to the Civil War.

VERNON, CT — A Vernon scout has put the finishing touches on an Eagle project that takes a ride back into history.

On Saturday, a granite stone monument was dedicated at the Vernon Rails-to-Trails Depot to mark the spot where soldiers from the area boarded trains to fight for the Union Army during the Civil War.

The Vernon Depot Historic Park sits on a trail spur on Church Street.

It was the culmination of Josh Prignano's community project.

The men boarded trains in Vernon and were transported to Hartford and mustered into Company F of the 5th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry Regiment. According to the National Park Service , the 5th Connecticut was in action at places like Front Royal , Cedar Mountain , Bull Run , Chancellorsville and Gettysburg .

The 5th was also present for the Surrender of Gen. Joseph Johnston and his army, according to the park service.

Members of Prignano's Troop 2020 volunteered to help and assistance was also given by the town of Vernon and private citizens.

Research guidance for the project was rendered by local historian Matthew Reardon.

The New England Civil War Museum and Research Center had endorsed the project, which it had envisioned for some time.

Prignano is both a Civil War and Revolutionary War re-enactor.