2nd Minnesota Cavalry Regiment
The 2nd Minnesota Cavalry Regiment was a Minnesota USV cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
| 2nd Minnesota Cavalry Regiment | |
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Battle Flag of the 2nd Minnesota Volunteer Cavalry Regiment | |
| Active | December 5, 1863, to May 4, 1866 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
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The 2nd Minnesota Cavalry Regiment was mustered at Fort Snelling, Minnesota. for three year's service on December 5, 1863, and were mustered out on November 17, 1865, and May 4, 1866. It served entirely in Minnesota, Dakota Territory, and Montana Territory guarding the frontier against the Sioux Indians. In 1864 the 2nd Minn. Cavalry was headquartered at Fort Snelling under Colonel R.N. McLaren.
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