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

3rd Indian Home Guard

Honey Springs Battlefield

— Interpretive Trail One · Federal Bivouac —

3rd Indian Home Guard Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

1. 3rd Indian Home Guard Marker

Inscription. The 3rd Indian Home Guard, composed of ten companies of Federal Cherokee commanded by Col. William A. Phillips, was organized at Fort Scott, Kansas, in the summer of 1862. They saw action in several northwest Arkansas engagements. In Indian Territory the 3rd saw action at Cowskin Prairie, Bayou Menard, Spavinaw Creek, Locust Grove, Webbers Falls, Park Hill, and skirmishes near Fort Gibson before marching to Honey Springs, where it served as Blunt's reserve force. After formation of the Federal Indian Brigade in 1863, Col. Phillips was appointed commander, and immediate command of the regiment fell to Lt. Lewis Downing.

Erected 2020 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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 35° 33.909′ N, 95° 28.21′ W. Marker is near Oktaha, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. It can be reached from Honey Springs Battlefield Road 2.4 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.

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: 2nd Colorado Infantry (here, next to this marker); 1st Indian Home Guard

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(here, next to this marker); 6th Kansas Cavalry (a few steps from this marker); Hopkin's Battery of Kansas Artillery (a few steps from this marker); 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); Short Trail to the Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith's Battery of Kansas Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); 2nd Indian Home Guard (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oktaha.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

3rd Indian Home Guard Marker (on left of five). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

2. 3rd Indian Home Guard Marker (on left of five).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.