Rentiesville in McIntosh County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Union Soldiers
Honey Springs
— July 17, 1863 —
Photographed By Michael Manning, August 24, 2011
1. Union Soldiers Marker
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 on 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 Guard
Second Indian Home Guard
Third Indian Home Guard
First Kansas Colored Infantry
Sixth Kansas Cavalry
Second Kansas Battery
Hopkins' Kansas Battery
Second Colorado Infantry
Third Wisconsin Cavalry
Dedicated by grateful Oklahomans in remembrance of those Union soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Honey Springs.
Erected 1986 by Oklahoma Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Native Americans • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1861.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Five Civilized Tribes in the Battle of Honey Springs (here, next to this marker); 1st Regiment Kansas Colored Volunteers (here, next to this marker); How We Know What We Know · Soldiers' Letters (here, next to this marker); Confederate Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Battlefield Archaeology (a few steps from this marker); Texas Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Confederate Headquarters and Reserve Units (a few steps from this marker); Honey Springs Depot on the Texas Road (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rentiesville.
More about this marker. This marker is located with five other markers at the Honey Springs Battlefield Park interpretive shelter.
Photographed By Michael Manning
2. Original Battle of Honey Springs Memorial Area
The Union Soldiers marker is the first to the right of the stone shelter.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 760 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 2. submitted on August 23, 2014, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
