BATTLEFIELD ASSESSMENT

Mink Springs

April 13, 1864

Polk

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.

HISTORICAL THEMES

Guerilla Warfare

PRESERVATION OPPORTUNITY INDEX

LOW

A rating assigned for each battlefield to indicate relative opportunity and potential for successful site preservation.

SITE DETAILS

County

Polk

Date

April 13, 1864

Preservation Opportunity

LOW

Confederate Units

1st Wisconsin Cavalry

Union Units

N/A

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