91,796 American civil war Images: LOC's Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search

Hilton Head, South Carolina. Federal siege train

Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with unidentified woman in dres...

Case: Rinhart, no. 195. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljwoch pp/liljunion

The "secession movement", Confederate States of America.

The movement of several Southern states toward secession in early 1861 is portrayed as a doomed enterprise. The artist shows Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, all represented by men riding donkeys, ... More

Ensor-Keenan Barn & Carriage House, 80l Wildwood Avenue, Columbia, Ric...

Significance: Typical wooden barn constructed following the Civil War. Original use was carriage house and stable. Is an associated structure to the Ensor-Keenan Estate (11.9 acres) which is listed on the Natio... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform with Company E, 12th Regiment N...

Case: Berg, no. 2-125. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Exhibited: "The Last Full Measure : Civil War Photographs from the Liljenquist Family Co... More

Aiken's Landing, Virginia (vicinity). Aiken house on James River

Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fish House, Macclenny, Baker County, FL

These drawings were donated to the H/H collection by the University of Florida's College of Architecture; the drawings were produced no earlier than 1974 by architecture students at the University of Florida wh... More

[Artillery men] - Public domain drawing

Rough sketch of soldiers and cannon. Title devised. Inscribed above image: Many both sides. No 1 & 2 & gunner do not leave the gun. Rough sketch of two soldiers on verso. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1... More

Car shed - Atlanta during last days of occupation by Gen'l. Sherman's ...

Photograph shows railroad cars near a rail car shed with accumulated supplies gathered by Union General Sherman's army before their evacuation of Atlanta. Original neg. for this print: LC-B811-3671. Fo... More

[Hampton, Virginia Chesapeake Hospital and grounds]

Photograph of the Federal Navy, and seaborne expeditions against the Atlantic Coast of the Confederacy, specifically of Hampton, Va.

Savannah, Georgia. Meldrim house, General Sherman's headquarters

Public domain photograph of building, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Fredericksburg, Virginia. St. Georges Episcopal church and Court House

Public domain historical photo, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Group, 22d New York State Militia near Harper's Ferry, Virginia, 1861 ...

No. B155. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

[Yorktown, Virginia Confederate fortifications, with large gun]

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862.

Cobean Farm, State Route 34 North, Gettysburg, Adams County, PA

Significance: The house is the only Georgian style farmhouse within Gettysburg National Military Park, and is one of the oldest brick houses in Adams County. Due to its size, it is somewhat atypical of the aver... More

Dowdalls Tavern Howards Hd.-Qtrs during American Civil War

Signed lower right: AR Waud. Title inscribed lower right. Inscribed below image: position of the Right of the line of battle. May 2nd 1863. 2 miles from Chancellors previous to the Germans running away. Publish... More

Remains of unburied soldiers, one-half mile S.W. of Chancellorsville H...

Purchase; Robin Stanford; 2015; (DLC/PP-2015:022). American Scenery (Stereoscopic) label on verso, no. 3. Forms part of: The Robin G. Stanford Collection. Digitized 2015 Funding from Center for Civil War Photography.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform next to table and pedestal]

Photograph shows "Ohio" fashioned on kepi with makeshift combination of letter and number badges. Case: Leather geometric scroll motif. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Digital photo with mat ... More

View on the battlefields of Kenesaw (i.e. Kennesaw), Ga.

No. B567. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

[Unidentified soldier in Union second lieutenant uniform holding hat]

Case: Leather geometric with oval leaf motif in center. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "... More

[City Point, Virginia.] General Rufus Ingalls in buggy with colored bo...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Camp Reynolds, Officers' Quarters, Angel Island State Park, Angel Isla...

Significance: Camp Reynolds was established on Angel Island in 1863 to enhance the coastal defenses of San Francisco Bay during the Civil War. In 1866 Camp Reynolds became the army's general depot for receivin... More

Camp Reynolds, Officers' Quarters, Angel Island State Park, Angel Isla...

Significance: Camp Reynolds was established on Angel Island in 1863 to enhance the coastal defenses of San Francisco Bay during the Civil War. In 1866 Camp Reynolds became the army's general depot for receivin... More

Camp Reynolds, Officers' Quarters, Angel Island State Park, Angel Isla...

Significance: Camp Reynolds was established on Angel Island in 1863 to enhance the coastal defenses of San Francisco Bay during the Civil War. In 1866 Camp Reynolds became the army's general depot for receivin... More

23d New York infantry. American Civil War 1861-1865.

No. B819. Mounted with five other photographs. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

[Unidentified soldier in Union uniform of the 56th New York Volunteers...

Photograph shows insignia on right breast pocket of a shield with an embedded "X" probably designating the 56th New York Volunteers, also known as the 10th Legion. Case: Rinhart, no. 54 Digital photo with mat ... More

The Parrot Rifled Cannon that threw the shot and shell into Charleston...

Stereograph showing a row of cannons mounted on carts. No. 3095 from "War Views." Part of series: The War for the Union. Photographic History. Hand written on verso: Miller, vol. 9, p. 333. Forms part of: Civi... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate shell jacket and slouch hat with ...

Case: Berg, no. 1-54. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congres... More

[Unidentified soldier in Confederate shell jacket and slouch hat with ...

Case: Berg, no. 1-54. Digital photo with mat removed by Mike O'Donnell. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congres... More

House, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cash Corner - Spottsylvania [i.e. Spotsylvania] C.H. opposite hotel, [...

Photograph shows Spotsylvania Court House opposite Sanford's Hotel in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. No. 5043. State added by Library staff. Photograph is half of a stereograph pair. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948.

Hanover Junction, Pennsylvania. Bridge at Hanover Junction burned by C...

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Dousman Hotel, Water Street at Fisher Street, Saint Feriole Island, Pr...

Significance: The Dousman Hotel, built 1864-65, is associated with Prairie du Chien's role in post-Civil War transportation on the upper Mississippi. When its builder, The Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad, ext... More

Dousman Hotel, Water Street at Fisher Street, Saint Feriole Island, Pr...

Significance: The Dousman Hotel, built 1864-65, is associated with Prairie du Chien's role in post-Civil War transportation on the upper Mississippi. When its builder, The Milwaukee & Mississippi Railroad, ext... More

John & James Dobson Carpet Mill (West Parcel), Building No. 19, 4041-4...

Significance: Building 19 is significant as it documents the initial boom of the Dobsons' mill following the Civil War. One of the oldest buildings on the site, it is the only surviving structure with designate... More

[Two unidentified soldiers in Union uniforms]

Case: Berg, no. Berg 1-178. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress). pp/liljunion

Battle of Darby Town Rd. Gen'l Butler & his staff

Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed above image: 1st Connecticut Battery Capt. Clinton. Our skirmish firing at the rebels in the woods. The Gerhadt House. Inscribed on verso: View of the action on Thursday 27th... More

[Harrison's Landing, Virginia Members of the class of 1860, U.S. Milit...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, the Peninsular Campaign, May-August 1862.

[Falmouth, Virginia Aides de camp to General Joseph Hooker: Capts. Wil...

Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, Burnside and Hooker, November 1862-April 1863.

[Major General George Armstrong Custer of 2nd Regular Army Cavalry Reg...

Hoxie Collection. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a ... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

General Phineas Banning Residence, 401 East M Street, Wilmington, Los ...

Significance: The General Phineas Banning Residence consists of a 23 room house built in 1864 in the Greek Revival style. The residence is set in 20 acres of parkland and gardens. The property is located in t... More

John Reichard House, State Route 92 vicinity, Knoxville, Marion County...

Significance: The significance of the house is principally architectural. Stylistically, it is an example of the Gothic Revival style of nineteenth-century American architecture. Buildings in the style were c... More

John Reichard House, State Route 92 vicinity, Knoxville, Marion County...

Significance: The significance of the house is principally architectural. Stylistically, it is an example of the Gothic Revival style of nineteenth-century American architecture. Buildings in the style were c... More

John Reichard House, State Route 92 vicinity, Knoxville, Marion County...

Significance: The significance of the house is principally architectural. Stylistically, it is an example of the Gothic Revival style of nineteenth-century American architecture. Buildings in the style were c... More

Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58 as one of two identical residences for Armory officials, the Brackett House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Superintendent's Clerk. The Bra... More

Reverend Nathan Bracket House, Fillmore Street, Harpers Ferry, Jeffers...

Significance: Originally constructed in 1857-58 as one of two identical residences for Armory officials, the Brackett House was designed by Superintendent Henry W. Clowe for the Superintendent's Clerk. The Bra... More

Plymouth Light, Gurnet Point, Plymouth, Plymouth County, MA

Significance: Plymouth Light, built in 1843, is significant as the oldest timber-framed lighthouse in the United States. It is located on the Gurnet, a strategic coastal location that has been the site of fort... More

Officers of 139th Pennsylvania Infantry. American Civil War 1861-1865.

No. B288. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites a... More

Cold Harbor, Virginia. U.S. Grant's horses: on left, EGYPT, center, CI...

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Tannehill Furnace, 12632 Confederate Parkway, Tannehill Historical Sta...

Significance: The Tannehill Furnaces, the best example of a pre-Civil War and Civil War ironmaking plant in the District, contains evidence of slavery as an industrial labor force. This site represents ironmak... More

City Point, Virginia. Negro soldier guarding 12-pdr. Napoleon. (Model ...

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Red Cross Building, Southwest corner of Seventeenth & E Streets Northw...

Significance: Headquarters of the nation's largest official relief organization. Building erected with public and private funds and dedicated as a memorial to the nurses of the Civil War. Survey number: HABS... More

Ash Grove, 8900 Ash Grove Lane, Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia

Significance: "Ash Grove" is said to have been named for an older Fairfax house in England. Some historians state that the nucleus of the structure began as a hunting lodge, built either by Lord Fairfax of Gre... More

Ash Grove, 8900 Ash Grove Lane, Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia

Significance: "Ash Grove" is said to have been named for an older Fairfax house in England. Some historians state that the nucleus of the structure began as a hunting lodge, built either by Lord Fairfax of Gre... More

View of Charleston, South Carolina during American Civil War

No. B1228. Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites ... More

Capt. John J. Huff, American Civil War Glass Negative.

Purchase; L.C. Handy, Washington, D.C.; 1905 Nov. 25; (DLC/PP-1905: 42760A)

Columbus Iron Works, Front Avenue between Eighth & Tenth Streets, Colu...

Significance: For over a century (1853-1965) the Columbus Iron works supplied the city and surrounding area with a wide assortment of cast iron goods, agricultural implements, industrial and building supplies, ... More

Columbus Iron Works, Front Avenue between Eighth & Tenth Streets, Colu...

Significance: For over a century (1853-1965) the Columbus Iron works supplied the city and surrounding area with a wide assortment of cast iron goods, agricultural implements, industrial and building supplies, ... More

Columbus Iron Works, Front Avenue between Eighth & Tenth Streets, Colu...

Significance: For over a century (1853-1965) the Columbus Iron works supplied the city and surrounding area with a wide assortment of cast iron goods, agricultural implements, industrial and building supplies, ... More

Outside view, Fort Sumter, Confederate States of America.

Photograph shows a group of men amidst the ruins and damaged artillery on exterior of Fort Sumter. Forms part of: Visual materials from the papers of O.M. Poe.

Haig Point Tabby Ruins, Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Landing, Beaufort C...

Significance: Before its destruction during, or soon after, the Civil War the main house at Haig Point plantation was the largest tabby domestic building erected in coastal South Carolina. Today, the north slav... More

Haig Point Tabby Ruins, Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Landing, Beaufort C...

Significance: Before its destruction during, or soon after, the Civil War the main house at Haig Point plantation was the largest tabby domestic building erected in coastal South Carolina. Today, the north slav... More

Haig Point Tabby Ruins, Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Landing, Beaufort C...

Significance: Before its destruction during, or soon after, the Civil War the main house at Haig Point plantation was the largest tabby domestic building erected in coastal South Carolina. Today, the north slav... More

Fort Delaware, Pea Patch Island, Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Significance: In 1847, Congress appropriated one million dollars to build the fort as the largest fort in the country to protect Philadelphia and the harbor. It was first occupied in 1861 during Civil War & us... More

Fort Delaware, Pea Patch Island, Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Significance: In 1847, Congress appropriated one million dollars to build the fort as the largest fort in the country to protect Philadelphia and the harbor. It was first occupied in 1861 during Civil War & us... More

Fort Delaware, Pea Patch Island, Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Significance: In 1847, Congress appropriated one million dollars to build the fort as the largest fort in the country to protect Philadelphia and the harbor. It was first occupied in 1861 during Civil War & us... More

Fort Delaware, Pea Patch Island, Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Significance: In 1847, Congress appropriated one million dollars to build the fort as the largest fort in the country to protect Philadelphia and the harbor. It was first occupied in 1861 during Civil War & us... More