In this episode of Roots & Riddles, we uncover the story of Fillmore County’s sons who marched off to war as part of the 2nd Minnesota Infantry, led by Colonel J.W. Bishop. From the rolling hills of Bluff Country to the battlefields of the South, these men carried the hopes of their community into one of America’s darkest chapters. We explore how Fillmore County rallied behind the Union cause, the sacrifices made by local families, and the legacy of the regiment that fought with courage and conviction. Through letters, records, and local memory, we trace the journey of ordinary men who became part of extraordinary history. This is Fillmore County’s Civil War story — rooted in loyalty, tested in battle, and remembered in blue.
