Mink Springs

April 13, 1864
Polk County

On April 13, 1864 Confederate cavalry attacked a Union outpost under the command of Brig. Gen. Edward McCook at Mink Springs capturing several officers and men with the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry regiment.

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