Battle of Columbus

The Battle of Columbus took place during the Civil War in Columbus, Georgia. The Battle of Columbus is ruled as technically the last battle to take place before the Civil War would come to an end in 1865. The battle is officially declared as the Battle of Columbus, though much of the actual action and fighting occurred in Girard. The battle is deemed as the Battle of Columbus however, due to the core reason for the battle, as it was being fought for the city of Columbus, Georgia. The battle was centered around the bridges that connected Columbus to Girard, now Phenix City, and much of the fighting actually took place across the bridge in Phenix City. The morning following the battle, much of the city would be destroyed and shook the core of the small riverside town. The Union was unaware the war was over, and later regretted destroying the town (“Battle of Columbus”).