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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) |
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
White Dog ![]() | 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 |