Later, both Sheridan Road and the new fort, Fort Sheridan, were named for him.
No doubt about it, Philip Sheridan had won the hearts of Chicagoans.
On his death in 1888, he was front page news in the Chicago Tribune. An editorial put into words the scene depicted in that statue at Sheridan and Belmont:
"History will record none more brilliant, no fame more permanent, than those of the trooper who rode from Winchester and turned defeat into victory."
--RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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