Title
Ruins in Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Subject
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Louisiana--Donaldsonville
Ruins, Modern
Description
This view of Donaldsonville, Louisiana in June 1863 shows destroyed houses and damaged trees. The First Battle of Donaldsonville took place on August 9, 1862, and the Second Battle of Donaldsonville occurred on June 28, 1863. During the Second Battle of Donaldsonville, the Confederate forces unsuccessfully attempted to capture Fort Butler, a Union garrison.
Creator
McPherson & Oliver
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1863-XX-XX
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
404520
Augur Collection
Original Format
carte de visite
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
6.25 x 10.25 cm