civil war history By FunGhoul Nov 6, 1860 abe lincoln is elected Jan 9, 1861 Mississippi secedes Jan 19, 1861 georgia secedes Jan 26, 1861 Lousiana secedes Mar 28, 1861 Robert lee is commander Apr 9, 1861 Robert Lee Surrenders May 6, 1861 North Carolina Secedes May 6, 1861 Arkansas seccedes Jun 8, 1861 Tennennsee secedes May 6, 1862 Pope becomes commander