In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than Union officer George W.
As Home Guards struggled to keep Western North Carolina communities safe, Kirk\'s men brought fear throughout the region for their ability to strike and create havoc.
At Camp Vance in Morganton, Kirk\'s mounted raiders showcased guerrilla warfare penetrating deep within Confederate territory.
He led a group of deserters on numerous Raids between Tennessee and North Carolina in 1863.
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In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than Union officer George W