Battle of Four Lakes

On this historic ground, Sept. 1, 1858, 700 soldiers under Col Geo. Wright, U.S.A. routed 5,000 allied indians.

Four days later, the rallied hostiles were decisively defeated in a running battle. They sued for mercy, and have ever since maintained lasting peace.

Marker is on S. Electric Ave. near West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.

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