Atlanta, Ga. Ruins Of Depot, Blown Up On Sherman's Departure (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Atlanta, Ga. Ruins of Depot, Blown Up on Sherman's Departure (U.S. Civil War) This title refers to the destruction of the Atlanta Railroad Depot in Atlanta, Georgia during the American Civil War. The depot was intentionally demolished by Confederate forces under General John B. Hood, prior to the departure of Union General William T. Sherman on November 15, 1864. This act aimed at hindering Union forces and preventing them from using the railroad for transportation purposes. The event marked a significant milestone in Sherman's March to the Sea and his subsequent campaign through the Carolinas, which played a crucial role in the ultimate victory of the Union over the Confederacy.