Where the South surrendered ending the Civil War

Great Southern Victory that was the largest Northern defeat of the war.

Where Sherman's March to the Sea began

the Confederate Capital

ended the southern campaign for the Union forces.

They failed to pursue Union troops & prevent them from resupplying.

It ended the Civil War with a peace treaty

Union lost control of key territories in the South

A series of battles that allowed the Confederacy to remain in control of Atlanta

A series of battles in the Civil War for the Union to capture Atlanta

The March to the Sea was the first time the Union army actually entered the state of Georgia

People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself during the march

Sherman’s march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state’s militia to recover

The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia’s agriculture and roads, devastating the state’s economy

Over 13,000 POWs died due to disease, starvation, and exposure to the elements.

It was a notorious Union Prison camp that held Confederate Prisoners of War during the Civil War.

The CSA Soldier executed after the war was the prison's commander Major Henry Wirz.

Captured Union soldiers were housed in the camp.

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