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What is the historical significance of this location? How did it come to play such a huge role during the Civil War that probably changed the course of the war? Who was the figure that was painted almost in a Christ-like manner for his views about slavery and the abolition of it? We know you can't wait to hear more about this! Need a quick 10 minute recap of this day in history? Listen in to Marshall University History faculty, Dr. Molly Mersmann, summarize the significance of This Day in History in this episode of our podcast, History Over Coffee! You bring the coffee, we bring the history!