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Liverpool has the most important Confederate house abroad

Liverpool should mark the Civil War anniversary by securing Confederate paymaster Charles Prioleau’s former home, according to one US Civil War expert.

“This amazing house at 19 Abercromby Square should be given English Heritage Grade-I listing,” says Tom Sebrell, American Civil War historian.

“There is so much symbolism in that house to do with South Carolina, introduced by Charles Prioleau and his wife, Mary Elizabeth.”

Read entire article at Liverpool Daily Post