This site serves as a repository of information related to HIST 490, an upper-level special topics seminar offered at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. In this course, students will explore various aspects of the 1863 military campaign to capture Chattanooga, from its planning and execution, to the fateful Battle of Chickamauga and its place in public and historical memory.
"The River of Death" is a translation of the Cherokee name attributed to Chickamauga Creek, a small stream that runs through the site of the battle and gives it its name. Stories abound as to the actual meaning of "Chickamauga," though "The River of Death" seems particularly fitting given the bloody nature of this battle.
The River of Death blog will permit HIST 490 students to present their work to the general public and to provide an ongoing online resource for those interested in the Battle of Chickamauga and its commemoration. Please note that the material presented here is the product of students' hard work, and therefore, duplication or distribution of the contents of this blog without express permission is prohibited by copyright.
HIST 490: The Battle of Chickamauga in History and Memory is taught by Dr. Drew S. Bledsoe, Assistant Professor of History at Lee University. Dr. Bledsoe may be reached by email through the contact form on this page. We hope you enjoy the site.
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