89th Illinois Infantry Regiment
The 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Railroad Regiment, was an infantry regiment that served from August 27, 1862, to June 24, 1865 in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 89th Illinois Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
John M. Farquhar, who received the Medal of Honor, served in the 89th Illinois. He was later a member of United States House of Representatives from New York | |
| Active | August 27, 1862 – June 24, 1865 |
| Disbanded | June 24, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Railroad Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Clear the Tracks |
| Engagements | American Civil War |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel | John Christopher |
| Colonel | Charles Truman Hotchkiss |
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