Battle of Black Jack 1856
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 2 June 1856 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1856 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Bleeding Kansas | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.7617, -95.1306 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Black Jack took place on June 2, 1856, when antislavery forces, led by the noted abolitionist John Brown, attacked the encampment of Henry C. Pate near Baldwin City, Kansas. The battle is cited as one incident of "Bleeding Kansas" and a contributing factor leading up to the American Civil War of 1861 to 1865.
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