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Map depicting Louisiana and approaches to New Orleans as depicted during the Civil War. Map depicting Battle of Baton Rouge, August 5th 1862. The Battle of Baton Rouge was a ground and naval battle in the American Civil War fought in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, on August 5, 1862.
- August 5, 1862
- Union victory
Aug 12, 2012 · Street in Baton Rouge. The Battle of Baton Rouge was a Civil War battle fought on August 5, 1862 for control of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Confederate forces under General John C. Breckinridge attacked Baton Rouge, expecting help from the CSS Arkansas. The attack failed.
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Our Battle of Port Hudson page includes maps, history articles, facts, recommended books, and the latest news on this 1863 Civil War battle in Louisiana.
Jan 16, 2024 · The Historic New Orleans Collection. Color reproduction of a hand-colored lithograph depicting the Battle of Baton Rouge. When federal troops marched into New Orleans on May 1, 1862, they took control of the most important city in Louisiana and also one of the most important naval bases in the South, but that was only part of the Union strategy.
Full Map. 1. Civil War | Historic Site. Port Hudson State Historic Site. Jackson, LA. 2. Civil War | Historic Site. Centenary State Historic Site and Jackson Confederate Cemetery. Jackson, LA. 3. Civil War | Historic Site. Pentagon Barracks. Baton Rouge, LA. 4. Civil War | Museum. Capitol Park Museum. Baton Rouge, LA. 5.
Aug 3, 2019 · The Battle of Baton Rouge, a ground and naval battle fought August 5, 1862, resulted in a Union victory that halted Confederate attempts to recapture the capital city of Louisiana.
LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 231 In margin at bottom: Line of marsh [sic] of Gen. Banks corps d'armee April & Mai 1863. Map extends from Natchez, Mississippi, in the north to Marsh Island, Louisiana, in the south, and Columbia, Mississippi, in the east to Alexandria, Louisiana, in the west. Roads, railroads, drainage, and towns are shown.