Georgia timeline
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Frederica Naval Action
Early on the morning of April 19, Elbert took the galleys down the river to attack the British ships, which were already ranged in their order of... Read more
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Battle of Kettle Creek
Boyd was apparently unaware that he was being followed so closely, and his camp, while guards were posted, was not particularly alert. Pickens... Read more
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Battle of Brier Creek
On the afternoon of March 3, a rider galloped into the American camp, warning of the British approach. While the exact amount of time they had to... Read more
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British Evacuate Savannah, GA
On this day in 1782, British Royal Governor Sir James Wright, along with several civil officials and military officers, flee the city of Savannah,... Read more
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Georgia Ratifies the US Constitution and is the 4th State Admitted to the Union
Wednesday, January the second, one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight: To all to whom these Presents shall come, Greeting. Whereas the... Read more
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Lee Serves as Engineer at Fort Pulaski
Destined to be one of the most illustrious graduates of West Point, a young Virginian awaited assignment in the mid-summer of 1829 to his first... Read more
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Alexander Stephens Delivers the Cornerstone Speech
The Cornerstone Speech was delivered by Confederate Vice President, Alexander Stephens extemporaneously in Savannah, Georgia on March 21, 1861. The... Read more
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First Battle of Fort Sumter
On April 11, Beauregard sent three aides, Colonel James Chesnut, Jr., Captain Stephen D. Lee, and Lieutenant A. R. Chisolm to demand the surrender... Read more
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Battle of Fort Pulaski
The defining events of Fort Pulaski occurred during the American Civil War. In April of 1862, Union troops directed rifled cannon fire at the fort... Read more
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First Battle of Fort McAllister
Other Names: None Location: Bryan County Campaign: Naval Attacks on Fort McAllister (1863) Date(s): March 3, 1863 Principal Commanders:... Read more
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Union Withdraws before Being Attacked at the Battle of Davis's Cross Roads
Description: After the Tullahoma Campaign, Rosecrans renewed his offensive, aiming to force the Rebels out of Chattanooga. The three corps... Read more
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Battle of Chickamauga - Day 1
The Battle of Chickamauga, fought September 19–20, 1863, marked the end of a Union offensive in southeastern Tennessee and northwestern Georgia... Read more
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Battle of Chickamauga - Day 2
Planning for the second day At Braxton Bragg's headquarters at Thedford Ford, the commanding general was officially pleased with the day's... Read more
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Battle of Ringgold Gap - Joseph Hooker's Union Forces Defeated
Description: Following the Union victory at Missionary Ridge and the Rebel retreat, Yankee troops set out in pursuit. Maj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne’s... Read more
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First Battle of Dalton
Other Names: None Location: Whitfield County Campaign: Demonstration on Dalton (1864) Date(s): February 22-27, 1864 Principal... Read more
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Battle of Rocky Face Ridge
Description: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston had entrenched his army on the long, high mountain of Rocky Face Ridge and eastward across Crow Valley. As... Read more
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Battle of Resaca - Sherman Defeats Johnston
Description: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston had withdrawn from Rocky Face Ridge to the hills around Resaca. On the 13th, the Union troops tested the Rebel... Read more
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Battle of Adairsville
Description: Following the Battle of Resaca, May 13-15, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston’ s army retreated southward while Sherman pursued. Failing to find... Read more
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Battle of New Hope Church - Hooker's Forces Defeated
Description: After Johnston retreated to Allatoona Pass on May 19-20, Sherman decided that he would most likely pay dearly for attacking Johnston... Read more
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Battle of Dallas - Confederates Withdraw from Georgia
Description: Johnston’s army fell back from the vicinity of Cassville-Kinston, first to Allatoona Pass and then to the Dallas area and entrenched.... Read more
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Battle of Pickett's Mill - Sherman's Attack Fails
Description: After the Union defeat at New Hope Church, Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman ordered Maj. Gen. O.O. Howard to attack Gen. Joseph E.... Read more
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Battle of Marietta - Sherman Forces Johnston to Withdraw
Description: During the Atlanta Campaign, Sherman maneuvered Johnston's Confederate army out of several successive defensive positions in Cobb... Read more
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Battle of Kolb's Farms
Description: On the night of June 18-19, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, fearing envelopment, moved his army to a new, previously selected position... Read more
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Battle of Kennesaw Mountain - Confederate Victory in Atlanta Campaign
Description: On the night of June 18-19, Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, fearing envelopment, withdrew his army to a new, previously selected position... Read more
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Battle of Pace's Ferry - Union Troops Seize Pontoon Bridge
The Battle of Pace's Ferry was an engagement fought on July 5, 1864, near Atlanta, Georgia, during the Atlanta Campaign of the American Civil War.... Read more