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

1st Indian Home Guard

Honey Springs Battlefield

— Interpretive Trail One · Federal Bivouac —

1st Indian Home Guard Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

1. 1st Indian Home Guard Marker

Inscription. The Creek Indians loyal to the Union were driven out of the Indian Territory into Kansas in December 1861. They suffered through the next winter with little food and shelter. Following the Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas, they were anxious to fight in order to reclaim their homes and lands. A regiment consisting of eight companies of Creeks and two companies of Seminoles was organized in May 1862 under the command of Col. Stephen H. Wattles.

Erected 2020 by Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Honey Springs Battlefield series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1862.

Location. 35° 33.905′ N, 95° 28.211′ W. Marker is in 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. 2nd Colorado Infantry (here, next to this marker); 6th Kansas Cavalry (here, next to this marker); Hopkin's Battery of Kansas Artillery (here, next to this marker); 3rd Indian Home Guard

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(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.

1st Indian Home Guard Marker (middle of five). image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

2. 1st Indian Home Guard Marker (middle 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 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.