Attack on Forest City

Attack on Forest City
Part of Dakota War of 1862, American Civil War

Gate of the modern reconstruction of the Forest City Stockade
DateSeptember 4, 1862
Location
Forest City, Meeker County, Minnesota
45°12′23″N 94°27′59″W / 45.20639°N 94.46639°W / 45.20639; -94.46639
Result United States victory
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

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.