August 17th, 1862
Indian Wars: The Lakota (Sioux) Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota as Lakota warriors attack white settlements along the Minnesota River. event on August 17, 1862. Read about how to open files in Open File Database.
Events around August 17, 1862
| August 19th, 1862 | Event | Indian Wars: During an uprising in Minnesota, Lakota warriors decide not to attack heavily-defended Fort Ridgely and instead turn to the settlement of New Ulm, killing white settlers along the way. |
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