Battle of Honey Springs

The Battle of Honey Springs, also known as the Affair at Elk Creek, on July 17, 1863, was an American Civil War engagement and an important victory for Union forces in their efforts to gain control of the Indian Territory. It was the largest confrontation between Union and Confederate forces in the area that would eventually become Oklahoma. The engagement was also unique in the fact that white soldiers were the minority in both fighting forces. Native Americans made up a significant portion of each of the opposing armies and the Union force contained African-American units.

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1863  Wikimedia, Wikidata
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Location: 35.5313, -95.4858, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1863 Battle of Honey Springs

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Union cavalry charge at Honey Springs, 1863

Honey Springs Battlefield Oklahoma

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1863	Battle of Honey Springs	battle	Wikidata
commons	image		Union cavalry charge at Honey Springs, 1863		Commons
commons	image		Honey Springs Battlefield Oklahoma		Commons
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commons	image		20150407-RD-LSC-0772 (16954902848)		Commons
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commons	image		20150407-RD-LSC-0761 (16935288377)		Commons
commons	image		Honeysprings		Commons