Elisha Hunt Rhodes

Biography

Elisha Hunt Rhodes courageously served during the Civil War and later shared his experiences with honesty in a diary that has taught generations about sacrifice and duty. His disciplined service and thoughtful reflections provide a vivid picture of a soldier’s life.

Even after war, Elisha continued to live with the same sincerity that defined his military service, inspiring others with his humility and resilience. Today he rests among fellow patriots at Swan Point Cemetery, his story still resonating with visitors.