Battle of Mole Lake 1806
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1806 | 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 | Dakota-Ojibwe War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Dakota people, Ojibwe | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.4797, -88.9831 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Mole Lake was a battle in the Dakota-Ojibwe War fought in 1806. It was fought over wild rice beds in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. The battle occurred after Zebulon Pike's failed attempt at peace negotiations between the Dakota and Ojibwe.
About 500 people were killed in the battle, and casualties from both sides were buried together in a mound.
At the time, the area of the battle was part of the Indiana Territory.
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