Collier's Mansion: Den of Damnation

Although the Civil War officially ended, its repercussions lingered for many former Confederates who held on to their ambitions and animosities. Among them was Colonel Wilfred Collier, CSA, whose determination to challenge the United States persisted long after the conflict.

Colonel Collier was a man of wealth and significant influence. Seeking refuge and opportunity, he established a grand mansion on an isolated island in Puget Sound, Washington. In 1900, Collier summoned his former cavalry...