"We here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain." This commemorative marker is dedicated to the memory of the Union soldiers who bravely fought and died here on July 17, 1863. Major General James G. Blunt began moving 3,000 Union troops south along the Texas Road on July 15 to prevent a Confederate attack on Fort Gibson. The Battle of Honey Springs took place north of the Depot where 5,000 Confederate troops were deployed along the road. Despite desperate Confederate resistance, Blunt's troops forced a Confederate retreat and earned a Union victory. Union Units represented in the battle were: First Indian Home Guards Second Indian Home Guards Third Indian Home Guards First Kansas Colored Infantry Sixth Kansas Cavalry Second Kansas Battery Hopkins Kansas Battery Second Colorado Infantry Third Wisconsin Cavalry Donated by the grateful people of Oklahoma in remembrance of those Union soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Honey Springs. Oklahoma Historical Society 1983
Organization Responsible for Installation:
Oklahoma Historical Society
Memorial War Era(s):
- Other
Memorial Condition:
Good
Website:
Location:
3708 W. Deer Crossing Drive Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074