The map collection of the american battlefield trust includes historic maps, hundreds of our oneofa kind troop movement maps, and numerous animated maps, in which the movements of american battles come to life. Search results from civil war maps, available online, west. It was the only major battle fought in florida during the war. Battlefields of the civil war a story map presented by esri. On february 20, 1864, the largest civil war battle in florida occurred near lake city. Sean adams, department of history, university of florida. South carolina, georgia, florida, alabama, mississippi, louisiana.
All of the sites in this guide are accessible by car and some sites such as pickets mill are more accessible by car than by bicycle. Florida joined the confederate states of america at the beginning of the civil war, as the third of the original seven states to secede from the union, following abraham lincolns 1860 election. Georgia civil war historic sites map this map corresponds with the page on civil war sites. It was followed by a series of surrenders by confederate generals leading to the end of the war. View of florida and the environs showing towns, roads, railroads, forts, and rivers. The civil war was a long and costly war that the south finally lost. The map shows the city of charleston and railroads, the union held fort sumter at the mouth of the. The battle of olustee was the largest, and only major, civil war battle fought in florida. When it was over, battle casualties amounted to 1,861 union and 946 confederate soldiers. The choice to embark on one of the routes contained in this guide is entirely yours and as with. May 27, 2018 the last important battle of the american civil war was the battle of appomattox court house which resulted in robert e.
Before, and between, americas defining conflicts, mapmakers were busy documenting the locales that would become the seats of war. Pickens when florida seceded and the first major battle of the war was fought at bull run in virginia. An escaped slave was the florence nightingale of indianas civil war regiment. Read aloud to students time for young readers, civil war soldiers. Civil war maps, available online library of congress. Project state archives national park service map of civil war sites in florida. There was little fighting in florida, the only major conflict being the battle of olustee, near. Like most major southern cities, the civil war left its mark on jacksonville. Florida civil war battlefield map access genealogy. Battle of chancellorsville, day one thumbnail image.
The civil war consisted of nearly 10,500 battles, engagements, and other military actions including nearly 50 major battles and about 100 others that had major significance. The largest battle fought was the battle of olustee fought in 1864. In our map collection you will find historic maps, hundreds of our oneofa kind troop movement maps, and numerous animated maps, in which the movements of battle. In 1845 when florida became a state, the population was approximately 140,000.
Historic american civil war battle map prints maps of. For additional civil war trails information, visit. See the entire civil war unfold, from fort sumter to appomattox and beyond, on our animated map, produced by wide awake films in partnership with the american battlefield trust. Civil war battles and battlefields locations, hours, and. Tennessee how to use this mapguide this mapguide identifies more than 350 civil war sites throughout tennessee. From the opening shots of the war as fort sumter is attacked to lees surrender at the appomattox court house, we are pleased to offer a comprehensive catalog of stunning old map reproductions. Map of a map of the united stated during the american civil war 18611865 showing state and territory boundaries, with dates of statehood for the territories from 1796 to 1861. Navy ship sunk in the gulf of mexico during civil war combat now can to join the blockade of the florida coast to keep vessels from delivering suppl. You may use this event information any way you see fit, all i ask is that you give credit to the florida reenactors online news magazine. Tennessee how to use this map guide this map guide identifies more than 350 civil war sites throughout tennessee. Maps showing the major skirmishes in each geographical area, as well as railroads that existed at the time, highlight the text. With the smallest population, nearly half of them slaves, florida sent only 15,000 troops to the confederate states army. Most civil wars do not spring up overnight, and the american. Here are the 10 most important battles of the american civil war.
Civil war map northern florida 1864 maps of the past. A handdrawn world war ii map of europe documentin gavelston, texas the remains of the only u. Civil war sites advisory commission report on the nations civil war battlefields pdf. Virginia civil war campaigns historical marker guide a collection civil war related virginia historical highway markers. By february florida and six other southern states had formed a new government, the confederate states of america. Civil war maps, available online, florida library of congress. During the civil war one of the big news items in florida was the sinking of the maple leaf, a union ship carrying soldiers, african american crewmen and confederate prisoners, on. Union soldiers were defeated by the confederates at the battle of natural bridge. A new civil war historical series featured only on this channel bringing to life with vivid recreations, sound and editing focused livinghistory documentaries on civil war battles as.
Click on battle name for more information map legend. In our map collection you will find historic maps, hundreds of our oneofa kind troop movement maps, and numerous animated maps, in which the movements of battle come to life. Battles map war in florida civil les artistes unis. Move slider controls to change time range, or click play for animation. The american civil war crossed borders throughout many states as the nation was plunged into turmoil. Brief summary of the battle 2 paragraph minimum, typed major strategic moves and turning points of the battle. A map of the charleston harbor, south carolina, site of the battle of fort sumter april 12, 1861 at the outbreak of the american civil war.
A soldier in camp was produced by bill dudley with special guests dr. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Florida in the civil war timeline timetoast timelines. Complete list and interactive map of civil war battles and battlefields across florida including address, hours, phone numbers, and website. Discovering the civil war in florida chronicles civil war activity in thirteen florida towns, exploring both land and sea maneuvers. Depending on the battle, you can find special map areas that can be occupied by infantry or artillery and gain large defensive bonuses. View of florida and the environs showing towns, roads, railroads, forts, and. Mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texas. These areas are indicated with a silver shield flag. Florida was the 3rd state to secede from the north and became a separate state from the union. Its chief importance was in foodsupply to the south and support for blockaderunners along its.
The battle of olustee or battle of ocean pond was fought in baker county, florida on february 20, 1864, during the american civil war. It was a victory for the confederacy, but did not help win the war. The civil war begins us army center of military history. When it was first published in 1964, civil war maps in the national archives reflected the scholarly and popular interest in the civil war during its centennial. The remainder were skirmishes, reconnaissances, naval engagements, sieges, bombardments, etc. The engagements were fought in 23 different states and resulted in a total of over 650,000 casualties. Stress to students that although florida contributed much to the confederacy, little fighting took place inside the state. Our collection of old war maps from the civil war years, 18611865, will dazzle history buffs. At one florida battle alone, over 2,800 confederateand union soldiers. Pictured above and below are a few of the many reenactors who participated and the monument in florida. A group of union soldiers discovered a confederate camp and mounted a surprise attack on the camp. Click on any number in this interactive map to get info on the civil war historic site. This comprehensive map shows major land campaigns, union and confederate troop movements, major union naval campaigns, roads, railroads, battle.
Among the confederate defenders were old men and cadets from the west florida seminary now florida state university. Available also through the library of congress web site as raster image. Click here to add a place to the map and help make mapmuse even better. A civil war reenactment was held in florida for the 150th anniversary of the civil war battle on july 11, 2011. I think one of the most interesting events that occured in. Locations of civil war battles and campaigns, such as atlanta and vicksburg. For more detailed travel information, visit any north carolina, virginia or maryland welcome center or local visitor center, or contact any of the organizations listed in this guide. Florida had joined the confederacy in advance of the american civil war, as the third of the original seven states to secede from the union, following lincolns 1860 election. Battles of the american civil war were fought between april 12, 1861 and may 12, 1865 in. The civil war is often called the second american revolution. By the mid 1800s, it was a rural territory with large farms and plantations. More than 80 blockhouses, forts, camps and stockades were used at one time or another in florida, during the seminole wars.
The map is colorcoded to show the union states, confederate states, border states, and territory controlled by the federal government. Battles were fought in the north and the south, but most took place in the south. Civil war maps, available online, florida library of. Wynne and robert taylor published 2002, 160 pages is an excellent but brief overview of the history of florida s participation in the civil war as a state in the confederate states of america. The guide helps increase visitor understanding of battlefield sites by describing battle and campaign related events that occurred at the battlefields and surrounding areas. Florida had joined the confederacy in advance of the american civil war, as the third of the.
Florida s plantation economy and southern population tied the state to the other deep south states on the slow road to succession. The civil war animated map american battlefield trust. Include at least one map of the area battle to explain action to the class. Key battles were fought throughout the land with the most being recorded in the state of virginia followed by the state of tennessee. Johns river, but more than just in mandarin, the historical markers connected to the civil war can be found throughout the destination. Florida section of 1862 cottons railroad and military map of the united. With the smallest population, nearly half of them slaves, florida could. Jul 12, 2017 the truth about floridas civil war history field of study 150 years ago a brutal battle in the civil war was fought in florida but what happened that day has been obscured by political games. October 9, 1861, battle of santa rosa island, florida. Listing of all daybyday events of the american civil war related to the state of florida.
Florida joined the southern secession in 1861 when it voted to secede from the united states. Civil war events by state florida civil war timeline. Union general truman seymour had landed troops at jacksonville, aiming chiefly to disrupt confederate food supply. The most notable historical location being the sinking of the maple leaf on the st.
Marys river and fernandina harbor, florida library of. Legend for state civil war battle maps national park service. Florida battle map american civil war battles by state and location. The event roster for the 20192020 civil war and living history reenacting season is currently posted. The florida civil war heritage trail examines the states role in this epic period. Battles of the american civil war some battles have more than one name.
Each site is interpreted and accessible and encourages you to explore diverse settings where americas destiny was forged. Abraham lincolns election in 1860 caused south carolina and eventually 10 other southern states to secede from the union as their leadership perceived lincoln to be an enemy of slavery. Since mandarin is located on the saint johns river, much of its history revolves around the river. Each year it is remembered through an annual reenactment at the olustee battlefield historic state park in the osceola national forest, near the town of olustee. The state of florida did not see much fighting during the war. Florida civil war battles confederate soldiers in pensacola, florida florida joined the confederate states of america at the beginning of the civil war, as the third of the original seven states to secede from the union, following abraham lincolns 1860 election. In this lesson, students will have an opportunity to locate the. Tennessee civil war trails sites can be explored at your own pace, and many offer other historical and. Supplier of the confederacy background information settlers began to move to florida once it became a united states territory. This was a confederate victory, however the southerners did not take advantage of this victory and allowed the retreating union forces to escape. This civil war map activity will help students understand what the united states looked like at the start of the civil war including its western territories, where significant battles occurred, and which states were union, confederate, or borders states.
Entered according to act of congress in the year 1861 by john bachmann. While the majority of the battles were fought elsewhere, a couple battles and several skirmishes took place inside floridas limits, or off its coast. Florida civil war battles army casualties killed secession. Three significant changes have been made in this new edition.
Florida s role in the civil war by gail sansome scott lake elementary. Map of florida civil war battles map of civil war battles fought in florida though florida voted overwhelmingly to secede, there was, however, a small prounion and anticonfederate minority in the state, an element that grew as the war progressed. South carolina led the way out of the union on december 20, 1860, and by march 1861, six more states, outraged over lincolns election to the presidency and emboldened by south carolinas. They would make an excellent addition to any history buffs collection. Although one of several battles fought on florida soil during the war, the battle of olustee was the largest. Are we missing a civil war battles and battlefields location or another place that you know about. Tables of distances from key west and tallahassee appear in the lower margin. The battle of fort myers was perhaps the southernmost battle of the civil war. This historic map captures history through a unique perspective.
Apr 14, 2015 this map shows in red the counties named for civil war figures click for a full map with legend, which illustrates that throughout the south the rebel leaders are officially regarded as heroes. Florida had the smallest population of any state in the confederacy in 1861 and stood at the far edge of conflict. The battle site is now part of mark twain birthplace state park. Florida civil war heritage trail florida department of state state of. There were two large battles that that took place in florida and both were won by confederate troops. Roughly 620,000 americans diedin the civil war, making it one of the. Are you ready for part two of florida times threepart series on the civil war. This map shows how the inconclusive battle was waged.
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