Battle of Fort Titus (1856 AD)

Battle of Fort Titus (Free-State settlers vs Pro-slavery settlers) took place in 1856 AD during Bleeding Kansas.

Battle facts

• Year: 1856 AD
• Date: 1856-08-16
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Bleeding Kansas
• Side A: Free-State settlers
• Side B: Pro-slavery settlers
• Commanders (A): Samuel Walker
• Commanders (B): Henry T. Titus
• Casualties: approx. 1 killed, 8 wounded2 killed, 5 seriously wounded, 17 captured
• Outcome: Free-State victory Fort Titus destroyed
• Coordinates: 39.043°, -95.395°

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