Map by Harrison Howe

Gettysburg, PA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-12 19:48:48 UTC

Gettysburg is a town in Pennsylvanya where the Battle of Gettysburg took place, this was a battle during the Civil War that happened from July 1 to 3, 1863. It was fought between the Union army, commanded by General George Meade, and the Confederate army, commanded by General Robert E. Lee. This battle was a major turning point because the Union won, and goes down as one of the most important if not the most important Battle of the Civil war. This win helped them gain confidence and led to the Confederacy defeat.

Kentucky

mpoole87 — 2025-02-13 21:06:50 UTC

Kentucky played an important role in the Civil War. Several key events and battles occurred. One of them was the Battle of Perryville. The battle was fought mainly around Perryville, and although the Confederate forces technically withdrew after the battle, they failed to achieve their objective of defeating the Union Army

Tennessee, USA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 06:55:35 UTC

Tennessee was a key battleground state in the civil war with major battles including Shiloh and Chattanooga. The state saw significant fighting between the union and confederate armies. One of the most important people that played important roles in these battles was General Ulysses S. Grand.

Mississippi River

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:22:51 UTC

The Mississippi River in the civil war served as a very important transportation route. Having control of the river was important for both sides of the war. The Union's victory in the Battle of Vicksburg gave them control of the body of water and divided the Confederacy.

Montgomery, AL

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:23:15 UTC

Montgomery was the first capital of the Confederacy. It is where the Confederate States of America was formed in 1861. This city was the central part in the early battles of the Civil War.

Chesapeake Bay

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:23:27 UTC

Waterway that played a key role in the Civil War. The Union navy used this bay to block Confederate ports. It was also used as a route for some battles.

James River, Virginia

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:23:40 UTC

The James River was used for transportation and was implemented in strategy's. The Confederacy used it to move and relocate troops and supplies. The Union desired to control the river so they could capture Richmond.

Rappahannock River, Virginia

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:24:00 UTC

The Rappahannock River played a key role in the Civil War, serving as a waterway passage for both the Confederates and the Union. During the battle of Fredericksburg, the Union soldiers built a pontoon bridge to attack the Confederates.

Potomac River

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:24:17 UTC

The Potomac River split Washington, D.C. from Confederate territory. It was an important route for the Union and the site of multiple battles. The river also impacted the defense of the Unions capital.

Ohio River

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:24:26 UTC

The Ohio River was important for the movement of troops and supplies during the Civil War. The river formed a natural border between the union and Confederate territories. Many major battles occurred near the Ohio River

Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:24:49 UTC

Fort Sumter was located in the Charleston Harbor, it was where the first shorts were fired of the Civil War. The Confedracy fired first on the Union in April of 1861, this led to the war's start. This event started the beginning of a four year war.

Harpers Ferry, WV

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:25:06 UTC

Harpers Ferry played a significant role during the civil war, acting as a transportation and supply hub. It had a federal arsenal and armory. The battle of Harpers Ferry was another Confederate victory, the confederates ended up catching 12,500 union soldiers.

Manassas, VA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:25:16 UTC

Also known as the Bull Run, it was the first major Battle of the Civil War. Confederate forces led by General Stonewall Jackson took down the Union army. This battle showed that it would not be a quick and easy war for the Union.

Vicksburg, MS

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:25:36 UTC

After several failed attempts to take the city, Grant decided to lay siege to Vicksburg. The Union forces surrounded the city, cutting off supplies and reinforcements. The Confederate soldiers and civilians in the city endured starvation, deprivation, and constant bombardment. The siege lasted for over six weeks, with Confederate forces unable to break out.

Fredericksburg, VA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:26:04 UTC

The battle of Fredericksburg was another Confederate victory and a great loss for the Union. The battle took place from December 11-15, 1862. The Confederates defended the city of Fredericksburg, they kicked off the Union soldiers, as they tried to attack. The Confederates had the high ground, a decisive victory for General Robert E. Lee, and the confederates.

Chancellorsville, VA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:26:46 UTC

A major battle occurred in Chancellorsville, called the Battle of Chancellorsville. This battle was widely considered a Confederate victory, and a major success for General Robert E. Lee. The confederates were significantly outnumbered, but General Robert E. Lee flanked the union and won the battle of Chancellorsville.

Antietam, MD

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:27:05 UTC

Antietam is where the the Battle of Antietam took place and was the bloodiest single day in American history. The Confederate and Union armies fought to a standoff, with heavy casualties on both sides. It gave President Lincoln the opportunity to come out with the Emancipation Proclamation

Shiloh, PA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:27:16 UTC

The Battle of Shiloh was considered one of the bloodiest battles of the civil war. It was fought in Hardin County, Tennessee. This battle marked a turning point in the civil war, people realized how brutal and bloody the civil war was. This battle was a victory for the union soldiers.

Baltimore, MD

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:27:23 UTC

Baltimore was a key city during the Civil War, located near Washington, D.C. The city was divided between Confederates and the Union. The Union focused on keeping the city under control due to its close location to the Unions Capital.

New Orleans, LA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:27:31 UTC

Essential port city for the confederates captured by the Union in 1862. Its capture gave the Union control of the Mississippi River and cut off Confederate trade. David Farragut led the Union forces to this important victory.

Chickamauga And Chattanooga National Military Park and Auto tour, Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:28:38 UTC

These battles were important Union victories in the west. These victories allowed the Union to take key railroads and opened the way for an invasion of Georgia.

Richmond, VA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:28:46 UTC

Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. It was the focus of a few major Union attacks. The fall of Richmond in 1865 marked the end of the Confederacy.

Savannah, GA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:28:54 UTC

Savannah was captured by General William Tecumseh Sherman during his March to the Sea. The city's fall was a major blow to the Confederacy. Sherman's capture of Savannah helped the Union win in the south

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, National Park Drive, Appomattox, VA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:29:08 UTC

This Court House is most famously known for the surrender of General Robert E. Lee. This alone effectively ended the civil war. This took place on April 9th 1865, at the Appomattox Court House.

Washington D.C., DC

hhowe7 — 2025-02-19 17:29:19 UTC

The Union capital during the civil war and a major target for the Confederate army. The city was the center of the Union government. They made this the capital because it was very vulnerable at the time and there was a lot for Confederate forces to destroy but the Union worked to protect it.

Four Confederate states that joined after Fort Sumter

hhowe7 — 2025-02-20 16:03:15 UTC

Virginia: April 17, 1861
Arkansas: May 6, 1861
North Carolina: May 20, 1861
Tennessee: June 8, 1861

Border States

hhowe7 — 2025-02-20 16:03:34 UTC

Delaware
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
West Virginia

Seven states that seceded first

hhowe7 — 2025-02-20 16:03:47 UTC

South Carolina: December 20, 1860

Mississippi: January 9, 1861

Florida: January 10, 1861

Alabama: January 11, 1861

Georgia: January 19, 1861

Louisiana: January 26, 1861

Texas: February 1, 1861 Texas

Free Union States

hhowe7 — 2025-02-20 16:04:05 UTC

Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Kansas
California
Oregon
Nevada

New York City, NY

hhowe7 — 2025-02-20 16:54:38 UTC

This is where the Draft Riots took place.

Montgomery, AL

hhowe7 — 2025-02-20 18:27:21 UTC

Original Capital of the Confederacy.

Richmond, VA

hhowe7 — 2025-02-20 18:27:57 UTC

Second Capital of the Confederacy.

Larue County, KY

hhowe7 — 2025-02-23 18:37:12 UTC

This is where Abraham Lincoln was born.

Fairview, KY

hhowe7 — 2025-02-23 18:45:26 UTC

This is where Jefferson Davis was born.