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

2nd Colorado Infantry

Honey Springs Battlefield

— Interpretive Trail One · Federal Bivouac —

2nd Colorado Infantry Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

1. 2nd Colorado Infantry Marker

Inscription. These Federal soldiers, recruited in the summer of 1862 from the Colorado gold mining districts, were stationed at Fort Lyons, Colorado; Forts Larned, Scott, and Leavenworth, Kansas; and Kansas City, Missouri, before marching to Indian Territory. A battalion of five companies—A, E, G, H, and I—under Lt. Col. Thomas H. Dodd saw action first at Cabin Creek on July 2, 1863. Two weeks later they fought alongside the 1st Kansas at Honey Springs.

General Blunt arrived from the north with his staff and proceeded at once with preparations for an advance movement. Everything being in readiness, the command crossed the Arkansas near the mouth of Grand River, some two miles from Fort Gibson, on the 16th of July.. .. On the following day the enemy was overtaken at Elk Creek, some twenty-five miles south of Fort Gibson, near Honey Springs.
Capt. George West,
2nd Colorado Infantry, USA

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 date for this entry is July 2, 1863.

Location. 35° 33.907′ N, 95° 28.21′ W. Marker is near

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Oktaha, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. Marker can be reached from Honey Springs Battlefield Road, 2½ 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. 1st Indian Home Guard (here, next to this marker); 3rd Indian Home Guard (here, next to this marker); 6th Kansas Cavalry (here, next to this marker); Hopkin's Battery of Kansas Artillery (here, next to 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.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the 2nd Colorado Infantry. (Submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

2nd Colorado Infantry Marker (2nd from left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

2. 2nd Colorado Infantry Marker (2nd from left)

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 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.