Rentiesville in McIntosh County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Confederate Soldiers
Honey Springs
— July 17, 1863 —
This commemorative marker is respectfully dedicated to honor the brave soldiers of the Confederate States of America who gallantly fought and died here on July 17, 1863. The Battle of Honey Springs, largest and most important engagement in the Indian Territory during the War Between the States, ensued when Confederate forces, comprising primarily of Texas and Indian troops, under the command of Brigadier General Douglas H. Cooper, moved north along the Texas Road in an effort to retain control of the strategic northeastern section of the Indian Territory. Lack of ammunition and artillery power forced the withdrawl of Confederate forces after hours of furious fighting. Confederate units represented in the battle were:
First Cherokee Mounted Rifles
Second Cherokee Mounted Rifles
First Creek Cavalry
Second Creek Cavalry
First Choctaw and Chickasaw Cavalry
Twentieth Texas Cavalry
Twenty-ninth Texas Cavalry
Fifth Texas Partisan Rangers
Squadron of Undesignated Texas Cavalry
Lee's Light Artillery
Erected with affection, reverance, and undying rememberance
Erected 1983 by Oklahoma Division United Daughters of the Confederacy & OHS.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1861.
Location. 35° 31.817′ N, 95° 29.164′ W. Marker is in Rentiesville, Oklahoma, in McIntosh County. Marker is on 11th Street, 0.6 miles north of Gertrude Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rentiesville OK 74459, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Texas Monument (here, next to this marker); 1st Regiment Kansas Colored Volunteers (here, next to this marker); Five Civilized Tribes in the Battle of Honey Springs (here, next to this marker); Union Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Honey Springs Depot on the Texas Road (a few steps from this marker); How We Know What We Know · Soldiers' Letters (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield Archaeology (a few steps from this marker); The Confederate Headquarters and Reserve Units (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rentiesville.
More about this marker. This marker is located with other markers at the Honey Springs Battlefield Park interpretive shelter.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 2. submitted on August 23, 2014, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.