Battle of Mine Creek

The Battle of Mine Creek (also known as the Battle of the Osage) was a battle in the American Civil War. In total, 1,300 people were killed.^[2] The battle was fought in Linn County, Kansas.

Battle of Mine Creek Battle of the Osage
Part of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War
Price Raid by Samuel J. Reader
Date October 25, 1864 (1864-10-25) Location Linn County, Kansas[1] Result Union victory
Belligerents
United States	Confederate States of America
Commanders and leaders
Frederick Benteen John F. Philips	John S. Marmaduke James F. Fagan
Units involved
Army of the Border	Army of Missouri
Strength
2,500–2,600	7,000
Casualties and losses
100–110	1,200

References

1. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form". United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
2. "Mine Creek". U.S National Park Service. Retrieved January 17, 2011.