Battle of Redwood Ferry 1862
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 August 1862 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1862 | 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 War of 1862 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 44.5292, -94.9536 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Redwood Ferry took place on August 18, 1862, on the first day of the Dakota War of 1862. A United States Army company responding to the Dakota attack at the Lower Sioux Agency from Fort Ridgeley was ambushed and defeated at Redwood Ferry.
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