Wilmer McLean's Manassas farm was the site of the First Battle of Bull Run. He moved south to Appomattox, where Lee's surrender took place April 9, 1865.
Wilmer McLean: "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."
2 posted on 01/16/2014 3:19:59 PM PST by iowamark
(I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy)
