Battle of Minisink 1779
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1779 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Revolutionary War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.4889, -74.9708 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Minisink took place during the American Revolutionary War at Minisink Ford, New York, on July 22, 1779. It was the only major skirmish of the Revolutionary War fought in the upper Delaware River valley. The battle was a decisive Haudenosaunee and Loyalist victory, as the Patriot militia was hastily assembled, ill-equipped and inexperienced.
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