Near Oktaha in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
The Cavalry
Honey Springs Battlefield
— Interpretive Trail Two · Federal Artillery Line —
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024
1. The Cavalry Marker
Inscription.
The Cavalry. Honey Springs Battlefield. 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.
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. Marker can be reached from Honey Springs Battlefield Road, 2.3 miles north of East 1020 Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oktaha OK 74450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker);
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 35 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
