Although not as profound as the glass making industry, the Civil War and the 12th New Jersey helped make Glassboro the great town it is today. There were several community members from Glassboro that enlisted in the 12th New Jersey, many had made the ultimate sacrifice to their country. Some of those who were lost in battle have streets named after them in Glassboro. Each of those streets tells the story of a lost community member of that many who use the street on a day to day basis are unaware of. There are also monuments dedicated to Glassboro veterans who passed in the line of duty, specifically one in Woodbury. These markers are vital in remembering their sacrifice and serve as a geographic landmark where we can remember each individual. In regards to social sustainability, having these place markers allow for our future generations to remember the efforts of those before them to maintain the culture of Glassboro an the nation as a whole. These monuments can serve as an inspiration to future generations and guide them along the right path.

            These locations are highly significant to Glassboro and on a global scale. If the great men and women who sacrificed their lives to preserve the Union, suddenly changed their mind and chose not to enlist, the Civil War could have ended differently. For example, had the soldiers who are now etched into Glassboro’s history had not been present at the battle of Gettysburg, the outcome of the battle could have been shifted, since any other regiment would not have been able to accomplish what the 12th New Jersey did on that day. With a different outcome, these soldiers could have been erased from history and their heroism forgotten. If the Confederacy had won the war, the United States would not be the global power it is today instead, we would be split into two independent nations which could have a significant global and cultural effect.

            To some, the names of these fallen soldiers speak to us and make us feel at home because they are local heroes, they sacrificed themselves for their community and beliefs. Glassboro residents will have a profound amount of respect for these soldiers. To others, these names will not resonate as well because they did not have a visible effect on their lives. For people overseas or on opposite sides of the country these soldiers will not evoke a sense of place since they are unfamiliar with Glassboro and the strong community around it. This is a prime example of the uneven effects of globalization because it is impossible for two individuals to feel the same way about a certain place, so certain people will find more meaning and assign more value to different aspects of their lives. This can however be beneficial because it will create a more tight knit community around Glassboro that most communities don't have.

            The 12th New Jersey volunteer regiment prides itself in being one of the few regiments that never lost their flag in the heat of battle. This is an extremely accomplished feat because flag bearers were targeted the most of any soldier on the battlefield, next to officers. I believe this accomplishment, from 150 years ago, still exemplifies Glassboro, a community that holds close to its values and will never let go of their history.