In addition to the famous battle of Perryville fought in Kentucky on October 8, 1862 there was another battle of Perryville fought on August 26, 1862 in the Indian Territory, the forgotten theater of the Civil War.
Following up on his victory at Honey Springs on July 17, 1863, go here to read about it, Union Major General James G. Blunt was intent on cementing Union dominance of the Indian Territory. Located 24 miles southwest of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Perryville, now known as Cameron, Oklahoma, was the major supply depot for Confederate forces in the Indian Territory. (more…)
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