August 17th, 1864
American Civil War: Battle of GainesvilleConfederate forces defeat Union troops near Gainesville, Florida. event on August 17, 1864.  Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
 Events around August 17, 1864
| August 18th, 1864 | Event | American Civil War: Battle of Globe TavernUnion forces try to cut a vital Confederate supply-line into Petersburg, Virginia, by attacking the Weldon Railroad. |  
 
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