Battle of Redwood Ferry
The Battle of Redwood Ferry took place on August 18, 1862, on the first day of the Dakota War of 1862. A United States Army company responding to the Dakota attack at the Lower Sioux Agency from Fort Ridgeley was ambushed and defeated at Redwood Ferry.
| Battle of Redwood Ferry | |||||||
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| Part of The Dakota War of 1862 | |||||||
Redwood Ferry near the Lower Sioux Agency | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Dakota (Santee Sioux) | United States | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| White Dog Disputed | Captain John S. Marsh† | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
| Unknown | Co B, 5th Minnesota Infantry, Fort Ridgely | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown (more than 47) | 47 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 1 killed | 24 killed, 1 drowned, 5 wounded | ||||||
Location within Minnesota | |||||||
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