Civil War Battles Timeline

  • Battle of Fort Sumter

    Battle of Fort Sumter

    The Battle of Fort Sumter took place in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. This battle lasted April 12-13, 1861. The Confrderates won this battle.
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    Blockade of Galveston Island

    The Blockade of Galveston Island took place in Galveston, Texas. The Union succeeded in the blockade.
  • First Battle of Bull Run

    First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run took place in Prince William County, Virgina. The Confederates won this battle
  • Battle of Glorieta Pass

    Battle of Glorieta Pass

    The Battle of Gloreta Pass happened in New Mexico Territory. This battle lasted March 26-28, 1862. The Union won this battle.
  • Battle of Shiloh

    Battle of Shiloh

    The Battle of Shiloh was located in Pittsburg, Tennessee. This battle lased 6-7, 1862. The Union won this battle.
  • Second Battle of Bull Run

    Second Battle of Bull Run

    The Second Battle of Bull Run was located in Prince William County, Virginia. This battle lasted August 28-30, 1862. The Confederate won this battle.
  • Battle of Antietam

    Battle of Antietam

    The Battle of Antietam was located in Sharpsburg, Maryland. This battle lasted 1 day. The Union won this battle.
  • Battle of Fredricksburg

    Battle of Fredricksburg

    The Bsttle of Fredricksburg happened in Fredricksburg, Virginia. This battle lasted four days. The Confederate won this battle.
  • Battle of Galveston Island

    Battle of Galveston Island

    The Battle of Galveston Island happened in Galveston County, Texas. This battle lasted one day. The Confederate won this battle.
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    Siege of Vicksburg

    The Siege of Vicksburg was located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The Union won this battle.
  • Battle of Gettysburg

    Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg happened in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This battle lasted one day. The Union won this battle.
  • Battle of Sabine Pass

    Battle of Sabine Pass

    The Battle of Sabine Pass was located in Jefferson County, Texas. This battle lasted one day. The Union won this battle.
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    Siege of Atlanta

    The Siege of Atlanta took place in Northwest Georgia near Atlanta. The Union won this battle.
  • Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Confederate Army of North Virginia surrendered to the Union Army at the Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia.
  • Battle of Palmito Ranch

    Battle of Palmito Ranch

    The Battle of Plamito Ranch was located in Cameron County, Texas. This battle lasted two days. The Confederate won this battle.

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