Events and Battles in The Year 1861 in the Timeline of the American Civil War
List of Major Battles of the Year 1861
April 12, Battle of Fort Sumter Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
June 3, Battle of Philippi, (West) Virginia
June 10, Battle of Big Bethel, Virginia
July 11, Battle of Rich Mountain, (West) Virginia
July 21, First Battle of Bull Run Manassas, Virginia
November 7–8, Battle of Port Royal Sound, South Carolina
November 7, Battle of Belmont, Missouri
To see a full timeline of all events from 1861 as well as 1862-1865, please see our Civil War Timeline page.
Civil War 1861 Articles From History Net Magazines
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