Civil War Battles

Battle of Fort Sumter

Apr 12, 1861

Battle of Fort Sumter The opening engagement of the American Civil War took place at Fort Sumter. The result from the Battle of Fort Sumter was a Confederate victory.

Civil War Battles

Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Dec 28, 1861

Battle of Big Bethel

Jun 10, 1861

Battle of Big Bethel The Battle of Big Bethel was the first land battle in Virginia. The result form the Battle of Big Bethel was a Confederate Victory.

First Battle of Bull Run

Jul 21, 1861

First Battle of Bull Run Thomas J. Jackson earned the nickname “Stonewall” because of this battle. The First Battle of Bull Run persuaded the Lincoln administration that the war would be a very costly and long affair. There were 4,700 total estimated casualties during this Battle, which resulted in a Confederate victory.

First Battle of Lexington

Sep 13, 1861

The First Battle of Lexington resulted in 1,874 total estimated casualties. The result of the battle was a Confederate victory.

Battle of Belmont

Nov 7, 1861

Battle of Belmont The Federals routed the Confederates out of their Belmont cantonment and destroyed their supplies and equipment. Because of the little Union action at the time, many people were heartened by their activity in this battle. The Battle of Belmont resulted in a Union victory.

Battle of Mount Zion Church

Dec 28, 1861

Battle of Mount Zion Church After a short battle at the Mount Zion Church, the Confederated retreated. They left their killed and wounded as well as leaving animals, weapons, and supplies. The result of The Battle of Mount Zion Church ended in a Union victory.