Skirmish at Blackwater Creek 1861
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 December 1861 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1861 | 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 | American Civil War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 38.8660, -93.6230 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Skirmish at Blackwater Creek, also known as the Skirmish at Milford, was an American Civil War skirmish that took place in central Missouri on December 19, 1861, near present-day Valley City. It was a victory for the North.
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