Battle of Adairsville 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 May 1864 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1864 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 34.4083, -84.9389 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Adairsville was a part of the Atlanta campaign fought during the American Civil War on May 17, 1864, just northeast of Rome, Georgia. The brief engagement was a Confederate delaying action that allowed General Joseph E. Johnston to bait a trap for the Union army at Cassville.
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