Chronology
Civil War
Sep 1, 1864 · afternoon

Jonesboro, second day (off the map)

Name: Jonesboro, second day (off the map)
Start: 1864-09-01

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What happened

Federal troops broke through Hardee's positions at Jonesboro. With the Macon railroad lost, Hood ordered Atlanta evacuated, and his army regrouped south at Lovejoy's Station.

Date: Sep 1, 1864
Time: afternoon
Units: US Army of the Tennessee and Army of the Cumberland. CS Hardee's corps

This happened off the map.