High Water Mark of the Confederacy

The High Water Mark of the Confederacy refers to the furthest point reached by Confederate forces during the American Civil War, particularly during the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. It represents the peak of Confederate advance into Union territory, symbolizing their greatest territorial gains. After this point, Union forces pushed back, and the Confederacy's influence in the North diminished. The term is also used figuratively to indicate the peak of a particular effort or influence, but historically, it marks the turning point when Confederate control waned.