Battle of Broxton Bridge 1865
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 February 1865 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1865 | 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 |
| Coordinates | 33.0528, -81.0997 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Broxton Bridge took place during the American Civil War on February 2, 1865, and coincided with the Battle of Rivers' Bridge along the Salkehatchie River in Bamberg County, South Carolina. The battle concluded in a Union victory and resulted in the destruction of the last Confederate defensive line before the Union Army went on to Capture Columbia and burn it later that month.
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