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On October 25, 1864, approximately 2,800 Union troops
attacked and defeated about 8,000 Confederates along the banks of Mine
Creek. This was one of the largest cavalry battles in the Civil War and
was the only major battle fought in Kansas. The Union brigades were commanded
by Colonels Frederick W. Benteen and John F. Philips. After this battle,
Federal forces pursued and defeated additional Confederates in Missouri
as they attempted to return to Arkansas, Indian Territory (Oklahoma),
and eventually Texas. Learn about the soldiers and their stories as this
dramatic story comes alive at the Mine Creek Battlefield. |
Hours and admission
