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The South won the first, Fort Sumter, and last, Palmito Ranch, battles of the Civil War. Off the Internet
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The South won the first, Fort Sumter, and last, Palmito Ranch, battles of the Civil War.

The Battle of Palmito Ranch near Brownsville, Texas, occurred May 12-13, 1865 more than a month after Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House. Historians today are still confused as to why it was fought. Union Private John J. Williams of the 34th Indiana is believed to have been the last man killed in combat.

The final Confederate unit to surrender was the 1st Cherokee Mounted Rifles stationed in Doaksville Indian Territory and commanded by Brigadier General Stand Watie. They did it on June 23, 1865

 

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