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Wilson, New York: Roadside Grave of Billy Sherman: Rebel War Horse

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Address:
4259 Wilson Burt Rd, Wilson, NY
Directions:
A half-mile east of town, on the north side of Young St./Wilson Burt Rd. Look for the historical marker. If you drive fast, you'll miss it, but it's easier to see driving back west.
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Roadside Grave of Billy Sherman: Rebel War Horse

Historical marker and rock with a plaque mark the grave of Billy Sherman, a Confederate war horse captured and brought to Wilson. Billy died in 1889.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [06/08/2021]

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Grave of Billy Sherman.

Roadside Grave of Rebel War Horse

You can pull over on the side of the road and hop out. The road also isn't terribly busy, so it's relatively safe to stop and turn around if you go by it.

[Amber, 06/08/2021]

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