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1865 - Columbia in Flames

February 17, 1865 - Columbia, South Carolina surrenders to General William T. Sherman. Early the next morning, a fire breaks out and spreads, engulfing the town. Some accuse Sherman of setting the fire, others blame drunken soldiers celebrating their victory. Also today, Confederates in Charleston begin to leave their battered city. Charlotteans fear they will be next as Sherman continues to conquer the South.

Exhibit & Section: 
History Timeline [1]
U.S. Civil War 1861-1865 [2]
Node Order: 
150
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Event Date Field: 
Sunday, January 1, 1865
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