Philip Sheridan

Philip Henry Sheridan (March 6, 1831 – August 5, 1888), a military man and one of the great generals in the American Civil War. His actions proved decisive for the Union. He pacified the Great Plains. Both as a soldier and private citizen he was instrumental in the development and protection of Yellowstone National Park.

In Sheridan's Honor

Fort Sheridan in Illinois was named to honor General Sheridan's many services to Chicago.

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Fort Sheridan - Illinois - Chicago

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The M551 Sheridan tank is named after General Sheridan.

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Mt. Sheridan in Yellowstone National Park was named for Sheridan by Captain Barlow in 1871.

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Sheridan appeared on $10 U.S. Treasury Notes issued in 1890 and 1891.

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1890 - 1891

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Sheridan County, Montana, Sheridan County, Wyoming, and Sheridan County, Kansas, are named for him, as are the cities of Sheridan, Wyoming, Sheridan, Arkansas, and Sheridan, Oregon.

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Sheridan County, Montana - Sheridan County, Wyoming - Sheridan County, Kansas - Sheridan, Wyoming - Sheridan, Arkansas - Sheridan, Oregon

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In the television series Babylon 5, the fictional character of Captain John Sheridan (played by Bruce Boxleitner) is a direct descendant of Philip Sheridan.

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Babylon 5 - Captain - John Sheridan - Bruce Boxleitner

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