African American Workers on Railroad Tracks at Potential U.S. Civil War Location This photograph depicts a group of African American laborers standing on railroad tracks in front of a storage facility, which is believed to be the Giesboro Cavalry Depot during the U.S. Civil War. The exact date and specific activities of these workers within the context of the conflict remain unclear. This image offers a historical glimpse into the role of African American labor forces during this critical period in U.S. history.