Civil War Battle Timeline By emilymae123 Nov 6, 1860 Lincoln elected President Feb 9, 1861 Confederate States Formed Apr 9, 1861 Fort Sumter Jul 21, 1861 First Bull Run Mar 24, 1862 Merrimac Jun 1, 1864 Cold Harbor Jul 1, 1864 Gettysburg Apr 9, 1865 Lee Surrenders