Attack on Forest City
The Attack on Forest City was a skirmish of the Dakota War of 1862. After fighting two engagements at Acton and Hutchinson, Chief Little Crow attacked the stockaded town of Forest City on September 4, 1862. The attack resulted in sporadic shootouts, the burning of several buildings, and the theft of horses found around the town, but the defenders repelled any attempt to damage the fort. After the attack, Little Crow's men moved on to Hutchinson.
| Attack on Forest City | |||||||
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| Part of Dakota War of 1862, American Civil War | |||||||
Gate of the modern reconstruction of the Forest City Stockade | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| United States | Santee-Sioux | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Captain George. C. Whitcomb | Chief Little Crow | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Meeker County Volunteer Militia | Little Crow's Band | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 77 | 200–250 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 1 Wounded |
3 Killed Unknown Wounded | ||||||
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