Remembering Civil War veterans

(LEFT) Yaney took a crowd of around 50 through the cemetery where he talked about the experiences of those who served in Civil War from the Hamilton County area. (RIGHT, from right to left) Ava Helvey, Donna Sheid, and Sophia Helvey were three of eight who volunteered to help Noblesville Police Sgt. Jason Shonkwiler illustrate what went into firing a canon. (Reporter photos Amy Adams)

Posted By: The Reporter November 13, 2024

Local author Kevin Yaney led a free Civil War Veterans walking tour last Saturday morning at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. Attendees heard about the Hoosier state’s involvement in the war and about some of Hamilton County’s residents who took up arms to preserve the Union.

Kevin Yaney, author of multiple books, led a Civil War Veterans Walking Tour on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Crownland Cemetery. (Reporter photo by Amy Adams)

Reenactor John Gunter from Arcadia was on hand to bring a Civil War soldier to life. (Reporter photo by Amy Adams)

Mark Guyer, who has also served as a reenactor and happened to be on the tour, helped demonstrate how to load a Civil War-era firearm. (Reporter photo by Amy Adams)