Episode 3 of 3
Sherman's Civilian Evacuation Order
- When
- 1864-09-08
- Where
- Atlanta
Sherman ordered the evacuation of all civilians from Atlanta on September 8, 1864.
On September 8, 1864, Sherman issued Special Field Orders No. 67, declaring Atlanta exclusively required for warlike purposes and to be vacated by all except Union armies. This order was part of the evacuation process from September 8 to 21, 1864.
Sources
- Atlanta in the American Civil War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
- William Tecumseh Sherman Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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