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24-821: Shoup was born near Laurel, Indiana , the first of nine children. He attended Indiana Asbury University in Greencastle, Indiana , and then went to the United States Military Academy , graduating in 1855 fifteenth out of a class of thirty-four. After leaving West Point, he served in the United States Army as a member of the First United States Artillery and fought against the Seminoles in Florida . He decided to retire on January 10, 1860, to become

48-657: A historical marker honoring Shoup at Conwell Cemetery in Laurel, Indiana . Shoup Park and historical marker is also located on the campus of the University of the South (Sewanee, Tennessee). Laurel, Indiana Laurel is a town in Laurel Township , Franklin County , Indiana , United States. The population was 512 at the 2010 census. Laurel was platted in 1836 by James Conwell,

72-598: A lawyer in Indianapolis. Shoup was serving as a leader of an Indianapolis Zouave militia , but once the Civil War started, he moved to Florida to fight for the Confederacy, proclaiming he had "aristocratic inclinations and admiration for the South." This shocked those in the Indianapolis militia, who had loved him as friend, and even gave him a special set of revolvers with holsters and trappings, believing he would serve in

96-495: A native of Maryland . Conwell had first intended to name his settlement New Baltimore, but instead decided to call it Laurel, after the city of Laurel, Maryland . The last wild passenger pigeon , once the most common bird in North America, was shot near Laurel in 1902. The Laurel post office was established in 1837. According to the 2010 census, Laurel has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km ), all land. As of

120-642: A professor at the University of Mississippi , and later, at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee . Shoup was also an Episcopal rector and wrote books about mathematics and metaphysics. While he was a professor, Shoup wrote " Uncle Tom's Cabin , Forty Years After" (1893), an essay for the Sewanee Review that considered the impact of Harriet Beecher Stowe 's antislavery novel. Shoup initially praises Stowe's book for its broad circulation, but then he laments

144-469: The census of 2010, there were 512 people, 196 households, and 134 families living in the town. The population density was 2,133.3 inhabitants per square mile (823.7/km ). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 945.8 per square mile (365.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White , 0.2% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.2% from other races , and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of

168-567: The 2010 census, Laurel has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km ), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 512 people, 196 households, and 134 families living in the town. The population density was 2,133.3 inhabitants per square mile (823.7/km ). There were 227 housing units at an average density of 945.8 per square mile (365.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White , 0.2% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.2% from other races , and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of

192-407: The 2010 census. Laurel was platted in 1836 by James Conwell, a native of Maryland . Conwell had first intended to name his settlement New Baltimore, but instead decided to call it Laurel, after the city of Laurel, Maryland . The last wild passenger pigeon , once the most common bird in North America, was shot near Laurel in 1902. The Laurel post office was established in 1837. According to

216-550: The Confederacy. After he was paroled, he went to Georgia and fought in the Battle of Atlanta . He designed a defensive line and, following its approval by General Johnston, oversaw the construction in late June 1864 of what would become known as Johnston's River Line . Shoup's design consisted of what would eventually total 36 unique forts later called "Shoupades." While the River Line was deemed an engineering success, its potential force

240-627: The Union army, and that officers would always ride horses and thus would need such a set. All Indianapolis reported of the incident was that Shoup had resigned from the militia. In 1860, he moved to St. Augustine, Florida , where the Governor commissioned him a Lieutenant. He was actually admitted to the bar in Florida, although whether he actually practiced law is obscure. At the Battle of Shiloh , he served as chief of artillery under William J. Hardee . In

264-420: The age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.21. In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under

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288-420: The age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.21. In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under

312-461: The age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 29,375, and the median income for a family was $ 33,625. Males had a median income of $ 28,846 versus $ 20,625 for females. The per capita income for

336-461: The age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 29,375, and the median income for a family was $ 33,625. Males had a median income of $ 28,846 versus $ 20,625 for females. The per capita income for

360-714: The loss of a patriarchal system for controlling black people while also expressing relief that white southerners are free of the burden of their slaves. Upon his death on September 4, 1896, in Columbia, Tennessee , he was buried in the cemetery of University of the South. In 2006 the Indiana Historical Bureau, Franklin County Historical Society, and the Indiana Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans placed

384-441: The population. There were 196 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

408-441: The population. There were 196 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

432-669: The summer of 1862 he started serving in Arkansas as Inspector General under Major General Thomas C. Hindman . On September 12, 1862, the First Confederate Congress made him a brigadier general, after which he commanded Hindman's Second Division. After the Battle of Prairie Grove , he went back across the Mississippi River . After he was captured in the Battle of Vicksburg , he met some compatriots from his Indianapolis militia days, but they rejected him for fighting for

456-490: The town was $ 12,035. About 11.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 22.8% of those age 65 or over. Laurel has a public library, a branch of the Franklin County Public Library District. Laurel, Indiana Laurel is a town in Laurel Township , Franklin County , Indiana , United States. The population was 512 at

480-416: The town. The population density was 2,434.6 inhabitants per square mile (940.0/km ). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 925.1 per square mile (357.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 98.96% White , 0.17% from other races , and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population. There were 201 households, out of which 41.3% had children under

504-416: The town. The population density was 2,434.6 inhabitants per square mile (940.0/km ). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 925.1 per square mile (357.2/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 98.96% White , 0.17% from other races , and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population. There were 201 households, out of which 41.3% had children under

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528-427: Was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age in the town was 34.8 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 579 people, 201 households, and 155 families living in

552-427: Was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age in the town was 34.8 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 579 people, 201 households, and 155 families living in

576-635: Was negated when General Sherman's army crossed the Chattahoochee north of the line. Johnston's River Line is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . During the war, he wrote texts on infantry and artillery drill and advocated for blacks to serve in the Confederate Army. He also served as Chief of Staff for the commander of the Army of Tennessee , John Bell Hood . After the war, Shoup became

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