Sack of Athens
Like many north Alabama communities, Athens changed hands many times during the Civil War. In May 1862, one particular event would scar the citizens of Athens. After Union troops celebrated their victory at Shiloh, the federal Army of Ohio pushed further into the Confederacy. The troops seized the C...
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| Online Access: | https://omeka.lib.auburn.edu/items/show/887 |