Near Oktaha in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

The Cavalry

Honey Springs Battlefield

— Interpretive Trail Two · Federal Artillery Line —

The Cavalry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

1. The Cavalry Marker

Inscription. Cavalry troops served as the army's "eyes," scouting enemy troop movements. They formed the army's advance guard, making first contact. When serving with infantry and artillery, they dismounted and fought as skirmishers on foot. The 20th Texas was designated dismounted cavalry because a majority of the men had no horses. In the Battle of Honey Springs, a battalion of the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry was on the Federal right while companies of the 6th Kansas Cavalry attacked on the left flank. They rode into position and were ordered to dismount and skirmish on foot. Later in the fighting they mounted and charged the Confederates and pursued retreating troops.

Erected 2019 by Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Honey Springs Battlefield series list.

Location. 35° 33.768′ N, 95° 28.312′ W. Marker is near Oktaha, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. It can be reached from Honey Springs Battlefield Road 2.3 miles north of East 1020 Road, on the right

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when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oktaha OK 74450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation

and specifically in the Cherokee Nation.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); "Follow Me!" · The U.S. Infantry and their Weapons (within shouting distance of this marker); Breaking the Confederate Line (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Left · The Phillips' Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Federal Right · Judson's Brigade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle Begins (about 400 feet away); 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry (about 700 feet away); The March from Fort Gibson

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

2. The Cavalry Marker

(about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oktaha.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.