One year after making his way by wooden ship from modern day Northern Germany, 18 year old Carl Hacker joined the fight to preserve the country that he and his brother, Christian, had recently patriated to.
Carl returned from his service in the war to establish himself in early Mokena. He purchased a home on McGovney Street in 1878 that stands to this day, looking over the tracks of the railroad where he worked for 43 years.
Mokena made a significant contribution of soldiers to the Union's Civil War effort, which is evident on a stroll through our cemeteries. Lieutenant Carl Hacker is deserving of our respect and we are happy to share Matt's story with you!
This episode is based on Matt's blog post from July 24, 2022. That article can be found HERE.
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