Episode 2 of 3
Union Occupation of Atlanta
- When
- 1864-09-02
- Where
- Atlanta
Union forces entered Atlanta on September 2, 1864, following the Confederate withdrawal.
Sherman's campaign concluded successfully on September 2, 1864, with the capture of the city, which Hood had been forced to abandon. The occupation period is noted as beginning September 3, 1864, in some records, though entry occurred on the 2nd.
Sources
- William Tecumseh Sherman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
- Atlanta in the American Civil War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
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