We ve talked about Honey Springs Battlefield before. It s just so cool that we have a real battlefield in Oklahoma. You expect to see them in the South, but to have one that is within just a couple hours drive, is just too cool.
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Honey Spring Battlefield is just up the road in Checotah, Oklahoma. The battlefield was one of the largest documented hostile encounters in Indian Territory. The battle took place in 1863 between the First Division Army of the Frontier, and the Confederate Indian Brigade. There were approximately 9000 men involved in this battle.
The Honey Springs Battlefield is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark. It s open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-5pm, with adult admission of just $5. You can find more information on the battlefield here.