Florida had joined the confederacy in advance of the american civil war, as the third of the. This comprehensive map shows major land campaigns, union and confederate troop movements, major union naval campaigns, roads, railroads, battle. This map shows how the inconclusive battle was waged. Are we missing a civil war battles and battlefields location or another place that you know about.
There were two large battles that that took place in florida and both were won by confederate troops. A group of union soldiers discovered a confederate camp and mounted a surprise attack on the camp. While the majority of the battles were fought elsewhere, a couple battles and several skirmishes took place inside floridas limits, or off its coast. In this lesson, students will have an opportunity to locate the. Johns river, but more than just in mandarin, the historical markers connected to the civil war can be found throughout the destination. They would make an excellent addition to any history buffs collection.
Roughly 620,000 americans diedin the civil war, making it one of the. Union soldiers were defeated by the confederates at the battle of natural bridge. There was little fighting in florida, the only major conflict being the battle of olustee, near. Brief summary of the battle 2 paragraph minimum, typed major strategic moves and turning points of the battle. The guide helps increase visitor understanding of battlefield sites by describing battle and campaign related events that occurred at the battlefields and surrounding areas.
Map scavenger hunt worksheet pdf the american civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865. Our collection of old war maps from the civil war years, 18611865, will dazzle history buffs. Virginia civil war campaigns historical marker guide a collection civil war related virginia historical highway markers. Listing of all daybyday events of the american civil war related to the state of florida. 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. Florida civil war battlefield map map depicting the battles fought within the state of florida during the civil war. The most notable historical location being the sinking of the maple leaf on the st. A handdrawn world war ii map of europe documentin gavelston, texas the remains of the only u. Depending on the battle, you can find special map areas that can be occupied by infantry or artillery and gain large defensive bonuses. Tennessee how to use this mapguide this mapguide identifies more than 350 civil war sites throughout tennessee. 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. Complete list and interactive map of civil war battles and battlefields across florida including address, hours, phone numbers, and website. 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.
The battle site is now part of mark twain birthplace state park. Mississippi, florida, alabama, georgia, louisiana, and texas. South carolina, georgia, florida, alabama, mississippi, louisiana. Florida civil war battlefield map access genealogy. Supplier of the confederacy background information settlers began to move to florida once it became a united states territory. On february 20, 1864, the largest civil war battle in florida occurred near lake city. Key battles were fought throughout the land with the most being recorded in the state of virginia followed by the state of tennessee. Historic american civil war battle map prints maps of. 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. By february florida and six other southern states had formed a new government, the confederate states of america. Legend for state civil war battle maps national park service.
Florida civil war battles army casualties killed secession. Like most major southern cities, the civil war left its mark on jacksonville. Civil war battles and battlefields locations, hours, and. 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. This second edition of civil war maps underscores that continuing interest in the war. These areas are indicated with a silver shield flag. Tennessee how to use this map guide this map guide identifies more than 350 civil war sites throughout tennessee.
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. The battle of olustee was the largest, and only major, civil war battle fought in florida. In 1845 when florida became a state, the population was approximately 140,000. Three significant changes have been made in this new edition. Are you ready for part two of florida times threepart series on the civil war. The engagements were fought in 23 different states and resulted in a total of over 650,000 casualties. Battle of chancellorsville, day one thumbnail image. For additional civil war trails information, visit. Civil war maps, available online, florida library of congress. This was a confederate victory, however the southerners did not take advantage of this victory and allowed the retreating union forces to escape. Florida joined the southern secession in 1861 when it voted to secede from the united states. Most civil wars do not spring up overnight, and the american. View of florida and the environs showing towns, roads, railroads, forts, and. 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 general truman seymour had landed troops at jacksonville, aiming chiefly to disrupt confederate food supply. 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. It was followed by a series of surrenders by confederate generals leading to the end of the war. Project state archives national park service map of civil war sites in florida. The state of florida did not see much fighting during the war.
Include at least one map of the area battle to explain action to the class. May 27, 2018 the last important battle of the american civil war was the battle of appomattox court house which resulted in robert e. Battlefields of the civil war a story map presented by esri. The civil war was a long and costly war that the south finally lost. I think one of the most interesting events that occured in.
Since mandarin is located on the saint johns river, much of its history revolves around the river. It was the only major battle fought in florida during the war. Marys river and fernandina harbor, florida library of. The civil war is often called the second american revolution. Battles of the american civil war some battles have more than one name. 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. Stress to students that although florida contributed much to the confederacy, little fighting took place inside the state. The largest battle fought was the battle of olustee fought in 1864. When it was over, battle casualties amounted to 1,861 union and 946 confederate soldiers. Florida section of 1862 cottons railroad and military map of the united. The map is colorcoded to show the union states, confederate states, border states, and territory controlled by the federal government. Read aloud to students time for young readers, civil war soldiers. Florida s role in the civil war by gail sansome scott lake elementary. 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.
Click here to add a place to the map and help make mapmuse even better. Maps showing the major skirmishes in each geographical area, as well as railroads that existed at the time, highlight the text. More than 80 blockhouses, forts, camps and stockades were used at one time or another in florida, during the seminole wars. Sean adams, department of history, university of florida. This historic map captures history through a unique perspective. View of florida and the environs showing towns, roads, railroads, forts, and rivers. 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. Pickens when florida seceded and the first major battle of the war was fought at bull run in virginia. At one florida battle alone, over 2,800 confederateand union soldiers. Tables of distances from key west and tallahassee appear in the lower margin.
The civil war begins us army center of military history. Its chief importance was in foodsupply to the south and support for blockaderunners along its. Click on any number in this interactive map to get info on the civil war historic site. The event roster for the 20192020 civil war and living history reenacting season is currently posted. Although one of several battles fought on florida soil during the war, the battle of olustee was the largest. Locations of civil war battles and campaigns, such as atlanta and vicksburg. 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. Before, and between, americas defining conflicts, mapmakers were busy documenting the locales that would become the seats of war. 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. Discovering the civil war in florida chronicles civil war activity in thirteen florida towns, exploring both land and sea maneuvers.
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. By the mid 1800s, it was a rural territory with large farms and plantations. Battles were fought in the north and the south, but most took place in the south. Florida was the 3rd state to secede from the north and became a separate state from the union. The florida civil war heritage trail examines the states role in this epic period. Florida had the smallest population of any state in the confederacy in 1861 and stood at the far edge of conflict. Move slider controls to change time range, or click play for animation. 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. Pictured above and below are a few of the many reenactors who participated and the monument in florida. October 9, 1861, battle of santa rosa island, florida. The battle of olustee or battle of ocean pond was fought in baker county, florida on february 20, 1864, during the american civil war. The civil war animated map american battlefield trust. The map shows the city of charleston and railroads, the union held fort sumter at the mouth of the. Each site is interpreted and accessible and encourages you to explore diverse settings where americas destiny was forged.
Civil war sites advisory commission report on the nations civil war battlefields pdf. 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. Available also through the library of congress web site as raster image. 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 battle map american civil war battles by state and location. Battles of the american civil war were fought between april 12, 1861 and may 12, 1865 in. 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. 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. Civil war maps, available online library of congress.
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. Here are the 10 most important battles of the american civil war. With the smallest population, nearly half of them slaves, florida sent only 15,000 troops to the confederate states army. 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. Civil war maps, available online, florida library of. The american civil war crossed borders throughout many states as the nation was plunged into turmoil. Civil war events by state florida civil war timeline. 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. With the smallest population, nearly half of them slaves, florida could. Florida civil war heritage trail florida department of state state of.
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. Tennessee civil war trails sites can be explored at your own pace, and many offer other historical and. A soldier in camp was produced by bill dudley with special guests dr. A civil war reenactment was held in florida for the 150th anniversary of the civil war battle on july 11, 2011. Battles map war in florida civil les artistes unis. The choice to embark on one of the routes contained in this guide is entirely yours and as with. Among the confederate defenders were old men and cadets from the west florida seminary now florida state university. Search results from civil war maps, available online, west. The remainder were skirmishes, reconnaissances, naval engagements, sieges, bombardments, etc.
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. Georgia civil war historic sites map this map corresponds with the page on civil war sites. 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. Florida s plantation economy and southern population tied the state to the other deep south states on the slow road to succession. Florida in the civil war timeline timetoast timelines. Entered according to act of congress in the year 1861 by john bachmann. Click on battle name for more information map legend. It was a victory for the confederacy, but did not help win the war. Most forts were constructed from earth or wood, or both. An escaped slave was the florence nightingale of indianas civil war regiment.
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