On Sept. 18, 1864, a Confederate force of 2,000, mainly Gen. Stand Watie's Indian Brigade, intercepted a Union supply train enroute from Kansas to Ft. Gibson. The convoy of 130 wagons with supplies worth $1.5 millions was captured after a heavy engagement. Last major Civil War engagement in Indian Territory.

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Photo: Mark Hilton

Photo: Mark Hilton

Photo: Mark Hilton

Pensacola, Oklahoma · USA