Upcountry Unionist also known as "upcounrty southerner" is a term to describe an American Southerner who was opposed to the American Civil War from the beginning of the war. This is significant because they were involved in the decision to end the war with the north.
See also[]
- William Gannaway Brownlow
- Benjamin Franklin Perry
References[]
- Storey, Margaret M. (2003-02-01). "Civil War Unionists and the political culture of loyalty in Alabama, 1860-1861".
- Ford, Lacy K. (1991). Origins of Southern Radicalism: The South Carolina Upcountry, 1800-1860. New York: Oxford University Press.
The original article can be found at Upcountry Unionist and the edit history here.