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Where was the regiment from
January 16 to March 12, 1864
During this time the 16th Ohio and at least two brigades of Union troops camped in their tents near Indianola, Texas, defending the town and coastline from Confederate control. Little information is currently available on day-to-day events but will be provided as appropriate.
Detailed 1984 nautical map showing the approximate route of the 16th Ohio's from Decros Point, Matagorda Peninsula, Texas, across Matagorda Bay to the town of Indianola, Texas, on January 13, 1864, and where the regiment would spend several weeks.
Modern day map showing the approximate route of the 16th Ohio's from Decros Point, Matagorda Peninsula, Texas, across Matagorda Bay to the town of Indianola, Texas, on January 13, 1864, and where the regiment would spend several weeks.
Blue pin - Decros Point, Matagorda Peninsula, Texas - where the 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry landed on December 1, 1863 and would spend many weeks during the winter of 1863 and 1864.
Yellow pin - Indianola, Texas - where the 16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry landed on January 13, 1864, and would spend several weeks during the winter of 1864.
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