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Program Details
Title
President Rosecrans? Hometown Hero - What Might Have Been
Presenter
Michael Wise
Date/Time
2/16/2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Summary
Mr. Wise portrays his second great-uncle, Captain George M. Wise, who served as Adjutant for the Union's 43rd Ohio Infantry Regiment, under Major General Rosecrans of Sunbury.
He reviews Rosecrans' incredible life, successes, and failures. He will also discuss why his men loved him, and his stormy, disastrous relationship with Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton and Commanding General U.S.Grant. He will also reveal the intriguing story behind how Rosecrans was asked to be President Lincoln's running mate in 1864, and how Grant destroyed Rosecrans' military reputation.
Venue
Municipal Building Community (East) Room
Street
47 Hall St
City
Powell, 43065
Parking
Parking lots are on the north side of the building. The entrance to the community room is to the left of the main entrance as you face the building
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