Gravesite of Union Soldiers
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Judith Manthe, Principal Chief of the Wyandot, shares the history of this mass grave
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After African American soldiers who perished in the Battle of Westport were not allowed to be buried next to their white counterparts in the burial ground near Westport. Upon learning this, members of the Wyandot welcomed the internment of African American soldiers here.
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Admin, Clio. "Gravesite of Union Soldiers ." Clio: Your Guide to History. December 14, 2023. Accessed April 21, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/176452