Battle of Black Jack (1856)

Battle of Black Jack (Free-State Abolitionists vs Border ruffians) took place in 1856 during Bleeding Kansas.

Battle facts

• Year: 1856
• Date: 2 June 1856
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Bleeding Kansas
• Side A: Free-State Abolitionists
• Side B: Border ruffians
• Commanders (A): John Brown, Samuel T. Shore
• Commanders (B): Henry C. Pate, Lieut. Brockett
• Casualties: 29 prisoners (Border ruffians)
• Outcome: Free-Stater victory
• Coordinates: 38.762°, -95.131°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Black Jack · Wikidata entry