He graduated from a military academy as a civil engineer in 1850. Jan 01, 2016 grenville dodge was a railroad man, who surveyed and built rail lines, mostly in iowa, in the leadup to the civil war. Dodge to ask for help in pursuing his quest to determine his own destiny. Dodge, as was lander, was a graduate of norwich university. University, dodge graduated as a military and civil engineer in 1851. Grenville mellen dodge civil engineer grenville mellen dodge 18311916 distinguished himself as a civil war 1 general and railroad builder. Cathy born, paulette brandt, tracy brisso, weta butterfield, lois chandler, connie cryer, jody edwards, jan ehrens, beverly fletcher, leota mcmanus, kathy morris, candy peters, sheryl phillibert long, and carol terry. Grenville mellen dodge in the civil war by james patrick. Apr 08, 2020 grenville mellen dodge, american civil engineer who was responsible for much of the railroad construction in the western and southwestern united states during the 19th century.
The late james patrick morgans has penned an interesting biography of a man who contributed much to union victory in the western theatre. The american civil war was a turning point in the history of warfare as it was an impetus to the art of intelligence. Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call his office if you have a question. This book provides a readable narrative of the construction of the. Dodge chapter is an organization promoting engineering in the south western section of the state including adams, audubon, carroll, cass, crawford, fremont, harrison, mills, montgomery, page, pottawattamie, shelby and taylor counties. The adjacent stone bore the names of david and sarah young, and there was an american flag carved into the stoneon sarahs side. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Grenville mellen dodge, american civil engineer who was responsible for much of the railroad construction in the western and southwestern united states during the 19th century. In addition to the 28stall roundhouse, there are several other historic brick structures built between 1912 and 19, including a 17,000 square foot machine shop and a large power plant that supplied electrical power to the complex. Accepting their nod, lincoln began to travel widely and deliver more speeches. Dodge, grenville mellen, 18311916, union general in the civil war and railroad builder, b.
The article explores the life and military career of railroad developer and military intelligence officer grenville mellen dodge during the u. Dodge was soon drawn into the war, however, when the governor of iowa requested that he travel to washington, d. Topics discussed include his managerial and engineering skills, his organization of a spy network of southerners loyal to the union, and his administration of the missouri territory and its. Pressing on, curtis succeeded in taking helena, ar in july. He served as the chief engineer of the union pacific leg of the first transcontinental railroad 2 in the united states 3. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 50 terrain models in greenville. Courtesy of library of congress the encyclopedia of alabama. Grenville dodge was a railroad man, who surveyed and built rail lines, mostly in iowa, in the leadup to the civil war. Cathy born, paulette brandt, tracy brisso, weta butterfield, lois chandler, connie cryer, jody edwards, jan ehrens, beverly fletcher, leota mcmanus, kathy morris, candy peters, sheryl phillibert long.
Grenville mellon dodge was born in 1831 in massachusetts. Under the direction of engineer grenville dodge, a former union general, the union pacific began pushing westward from omaha, nebraska in 1865. A railroad surveyor in the west, and a merchant in iowa after 1854, he volunteered in the civil war, rising to. Fremont was incorporated as a town in 1858, but as early as 1853 gen. The victory effectively secured missouri for the union cause and ended the confederate threat to the state. Grenville dodge, chief engineer of the union pacific railroad, pictured when he was a major general in the federal army during the civil war. Grenville dodge was born in 1831 in danvers, massachusetts, usa as grenville mellen dodge.
Grenville dodge, former representative for iowas 5th. Congressman, businessman, and railroad executive who helped construct the transcontinental railroad. This second empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of grenville m. A biography of general dodge and his work with the union pacific railroad. The union pacifics chief engineer, grenville dodge, in his union army uniform. Grenville mellen dodge april 12, 1831 january 3, 1916 was a union army officer on the frontier and pioneering figure in military intelligence during the civil war, who served as ulysses s. The southwestern campaign letter of general dodge to his father on the battle of pea ridge the battle of atlanta. Grenville m dodge books list of books by grenville m dodge. The battle of pea ridge cost the confederates approximately 2,000 casualties, while the union suffered 203 killed, 980 wounded, and 201 missing. When the civil war began, dodge was a prominent member of society in council bluffs, iowa, where he was married, had a family, served on the city council and continued his work in surveying. A summary of his service, both military and engineering, is in a book about his. Discount prices on books by grenville m dodge, including titles like memories of the chicago convention of 1860.
They had few uniforms or weapons and were more of a mob than a military unit, but dodge shaped them into a fighting force that won honors on the battlefield and gained respect as one of. The project gutenberg ebook of the battle of atlanta, by grenville m. Grenville dodge, chief engineer for the union pacific, took one look, and. Colin wood if what you mean is that you started this book and couldnt finish it. Dodge had a military background, having achieved the rank of general in the union army during the civil war, and in 1865, he led the u. Grenville mellen dodge 18311916 was a brigadier general for the union army during the civil war, as well as a railroad pioneer and a u. If book hadnt been left in barrel, abe lincoln would. Related peoplecharacters librarything catalog your books.
In 1861, colonel grenville dodge organized the 4th iowa volunteer infantry regiment and led them off to war. Please inquire with the dodge house office 7123222406 for more details. Apr 07, 2016 according to morganss preface, dodge has been the subject of two previous biographies, both unsatisfactory and the last published way back in 1967, so this should be a fresh assessment. A railroad surveyor in the west, and a merchant in iowa after 1854, he volunteered in the civil war, rising to command a union army division.
A nineday journey in august took him to iowa, where he spoke at council bluffs and discussed with engineer grenville dodge the best routes west for a transcontinental railroad. Building the pacific railroad ii wyoming tales and trails. If there is no book in a barrel, then larry dwyer wouldnt be standing before this crowd in this west omaha. After the war grenville dodge, who was also a union army general despite his lack of military training, proposed making slaves of the captured indians and forcing them to do the grading, with the army furnishing a guard to make the indians work, and keep them from running away. Dodge, prior to the civil war, had been an engineer under peter dey for the illinois central and what later became the rock island. Dodge city, kansas was secondarily named for him the town grew up around an abandoned united states army fort named for grenville dodge, and the town retained the already existing local name. Grenville mellen dodge 18311916 find a grave memorial. He was a war hero, a politician and a railroad builder who led a very exciting life. Oct 12, 2016 the title of this book sums up the remarkable civil war career of major general grenville dodgea man who performed many important duties during the civil war and is today all but forgotten. From this has come one of the notable biographies of recent years, trails,rails and war, which is the authentic life of general dodge. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Dodge, grenville article about dodge, grenville by the free. The battle of atlanta by grenville mellen dodge free ebook. Paralleling its coverage of dodges life before, during, and after the war, morganss book also follows the 4th iowas civil war career fairly closely. A new book about the building of the pacific railroad demolishes some old myths. How we built the union pacific railroad major general grenville m. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading biographical sketch of james bridger. If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. In 1851, at the age of 20, dodge worked as a surveyor for the illinois central railroad. His residence in council bluff is now the grenville m. Under the direction of engineer grenville dodge, a former union general, the union pacific began pushing westward from omaha, nebraska. They had few uniforms or weapons and were more of a mob than a military unit, but dodge shaped them into a fighting force that won honors. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Months ago, brother tom gaard or grenville dodge camp reported to the membership that he had come across an old, rusty, and long derelict flagpole that had been erected next to a gravesite in woodland cemetery. After general grenville dodge, a hero of the union army, took control as chief engineer, the union pacific finally began to move westward in may 1866.
Grenville dodge was one iowan who was well known to most people living in the last half of the 19th century. Shop gmc terrain vehicles for sale in greenville, sc at cars. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. In the field, grenville dodge, jack and dan casement and samuel reed. The battle of atlanta and other campaigns, addresses, etc. Who besides the chinese and irish built the transcontinental railroad. Dodge, grenville mellen article about dodge, grenville. The union pacific roundhouse and railyards complex at 1440 main st. Dodge 18311916, a union army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the american west. Sep 11, 2019 after general grenville dodge, a hero of the union army, took control as chief engineer, the union pacific finally began to move westward in may 1866. Grenville dodge, spy master army of the tennessee shiloh. Congressman, businessman, and railroad executive who helped construct the.
He died on january 3, 1916 in council bluffs, iowa, usa. Before the war dodge, a civil engineer, did railroad work in the west. By using librarything you acknowledge that you have rea. According to morganss preface, dodge has been the subject of two previous biographies, both unsatisfactory and the last published way back in 1967, so this should be a fresh assessment. How trains railroaded the american economy in his new book. View new, used and certified cars and get auto financing from a greenville car dealer. Grenville dodge, union pacifics chief engineer, suggested fremont should be a priority for railroad crews building out west. Grenville mellen dodge, the columbia encyclopedia, sixth edition.
With the exception of philip sheridan, no other participant in the battle, either north or south, would be as successful as grenville dodge. Leland stanford stock was sold from the central pacific railroad companu to four people, including stanford. Mountaineer, trapper, and guide 1905 kindle edition by dodge, general grenville m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Transcontinental railroad construction, competition. I know there is no one who would like to have a word from me more than you. On why the story of grenville dodge the civil war veteran and engineer who is said to have discovered the union pacifics key. If there is no book in a barrel, then larry dwyers family never comes to this city.
They had few uniforms or weapons and were more of a mob than a military unit, but dodge shaped them into a fighting force that won honors on. Grant in the western theatre and rose to the rank of major general. Dodge street may get a new name, but it would still be dodge street. Landis devoted a portion of his book northern men with southern loyalties to dodges.
The title of this book sums up the remarkable civil war career of major general grenville dodgea man who performed many important duties during the civil war and is today all but forgotten. Pushing west from omaha, dodge and casement, recently union. Dodge was born at danvers, essex county, massachusetts, april 12, 1831, and died at council bluffs january 3, 1916. Dodge was born in danvers, ma in 1831, and graduated from norwich university in 1850 as a civil engineer. Both sides found themselves reaping the whirlwind of the industrial age. The staff of the historic general dodge house is pushing for the change, in honor of the 100th anniversary of grenville dodges death.
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