Today in History – March 21: Civil War General, later stationed in Nebraska, dies

CHICAGO (WOWT) – On this day in 1890, General George Crook died.

Crook served on the front lines during America’s Civil War, including the final battle at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.

In 1875, he assumed control of the Department of the Platte, which included Nebraska and Iowa…

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