This first battle of the Civil War in Indian Territory began 6 miles south, Nov. 19, 1861, when Col. D.H. Cooper's Confederate vanguard was repulsed by Little Captain's warriors from Opothleyahola's Indian allies moving to north of the Ark. River to avoid war.

Marker is on Tower Road near SR 51 and Tower Road, on the left when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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