Siege of Fort Gaines 1864
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| 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 | 30.2482, -88.0769 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Fort Gaines, Alabama, occurred between August 3 and 8, 1864, during the American Civil War. It took place in the Mobile Bay area of Alabama as part of the larger battle of Mobile Bay, and resulted in the surrender of the fort and its defenders.
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