THE 89th ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER INFANTRY REGIMENT
    (July 1862-June 1865)                                   

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The 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment, also known as the Railroad Regiment, was formed in July and August 1862. It participated in the battles of Stones River, Liberty Gap, Chickamauga, Orchard Knob and Missionary Ridge, Pickett's Mill, the Atlanta Campaign, and Nashville. The regiment was mustered out in June 1865. 

   

     Photos of 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment monuments on the Chickamauga battlefield by Tom Pearson.
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Battles of the 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment

 

 


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Text and photos © copyright 2004 by Thomas A.  Pearson. All rights reserved.  Last revised: 22 March 2006.
 

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