Through the years, many stories have been told about Union Gen. William T. Sherman's march through the Carolinas, his occupation of Columbia, and the ensuing fire.
Many are true; some are not.
A look at some of the myths and misconceptions stemming from the fire, which occurred Feb. 17, 1865, 150 years ago Tuesday.
Many people believe Sherman, architect of the burning of Atlanta and the scorched-earth policy of the March through Georgia, ordered Columbia to be burned.
That's not the case.
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