13th May 1865: The Battle of Palmito Ranch, considered by many to be the last battle of the Civil War

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Battle of Palmito Ranch

13th May 2021

13th May 1865: The Battle of Palmito Ranch, considered by many to be the last battle of the Civil War

The Battle of Palmito Ranch ended in a Confederate victory. Union private John J. Williams died in the battle, likely making him the last battlefield fatality of the Civil War.

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#Confederate States
#Palmito Ranch
#Texas
#United States
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