The Honey Springs
battlefield near Checotah, Oklahoma, has been designated a National Historic
Landmark by the Department of the Interior. The Oklahoma Historical Society
operates the park, and visitors may take a driving tour and walking tours on
its 1,100 acres. The largest battle fought in the Indian Territory, it was
unusual because of the presence of white troops, African-American soldiers, and
Indian troops. The 150th anniversary of the battle will be on July
17th. You may read more about the park and the battle in the forty-six page nomination of the park for National
Historic Landmark status.
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Great to hear this news! Thanks for posting. I haven't been back to that battlefield in many years....I think it was not even part of the state system when I last visited. Honey Springs, you've come a long way!
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