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Power and Iron: The Brooke Rifle of the Civil War

Crafted in the Confederacy, the Brooke Rifle combined innovation with deadly force. It was a cannon that could decide the ...
Lexington Herald Leader

As tensions grew during the Civil War, the Lexington Rifles militia was formed

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...