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Sherman was engaged on a punitive raid on South Carolina, the state that had started the war, and Columbia was the state capital.

When the burned to the ground, it was very hard to believe that it was not arson, though Sherman claimed it was accidental.

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What city in South Carolina was burned by general sherman?

The city in South Carolina that was burned by General William Tecumseh Sherman during the Civil War is Columbia. In February 1865, as part of his infamous "March to the Sea," Sherman's forces captured Columbia, leading to widespread destruction and significant damage to the city. The burning was partly attributed to the chaos of the retreating Confederate troops, as well as actions taken by Union soldiers. This event marked a significant moment in the war and the history of Columbia.


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The city of Columbia , South Carolina surrendered to Gen. William T. Sherman February 17, 1865 leaving the city open to Union forces to freely enter into the city .


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