Texas Civil War Timeline

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  • Battle of Galveston

    The Battle of Galveston occurred on January 1, 1863, in Galveston, Texas. Galveston remained the only significant Confederate port not successfully captured during the Civil War, and the outcome was Confederate victory. Important people included Commander William B. Renshaw, Col. I. S. Burrell, Gen. John Bankhead Magruder, and Brig. Gen. William R. Scurry

  • Battle of Sabine Pass

    The Battle of Sabine Pass occurred on September 8, 1863, in the Sabine Pass of Texas. It turned back one of several Union attempts to invade and occupy part of Texas during the Civil War. The outcome was Confederate victory, and the port wasn't captured. Important people included Frederick Crocker, Josephus S. Irvine, and Lieutenant Dick Dowling.

  • Battle of Palmito Ranch

    The Battle of Palmito Ranch occurred on May 12. 1865 in Cameron County, Texas. It ended in Confederate victory, and it was the last location and battle of the Civil War. Important people include John Salmon “Rip” Ford, Theodore Harvey Barrett, Lt. Col. David Branson, Gen. Robert E. Lee, Capt. W. N. Robinson, and Lt. Col. George H. Gidding.