Sacking of Lawrence (1856 AD)

Sacking of Lawrence (Free-Staters vs Border ruffians) took place in 1856 AD during Bleeding Kansas.

Battle facts

Year: 1856 AD
Date: 1856-05-21
Era: Modern
Conflict: Bleeding Kansas
Side A: Free-Staters
Side B: Border ruffians
Commanders (A): Samuel C. Pomeroy (de facto)
Commanders (B): Samuel J. Jones
Casualties: approx. 1 wounded1 dead
Outcome: Border ruffian victory Production of Kansas Free State ended; production of Herald of Freedom temporarily halted Free State Hotel and Charles L. Robinson's house destroyed Lawrence looted
Coordinates: 38.960°, -95.253°