Atlas of Battles

US state, 6 engagements

Battles in Kansas

6 engagements in the atlas lie within Kansas: 6 battles between 1856 and 1864. Most belong to American Civil War (5).

Battle of Black JackLawrence MassacreSkirmish near Brooklyn, KansasBattle of Fort BlairBattle of Marais des CygnesBattle of Mine CreekKansas CityTopekaWichitaSpringfieldJefferson CityColumbiaJoplinSalinaEmporiaPonca City200 km37.998N, 94.961W
6 placed engagements. Present-day coastlines; larger marks are landmark engagements.

Wars fought here 1

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceWar
2 June 1856Battle of Black JackBlack Jack Battlefield, KansasBleeding Kansas
21 August 1863Lawrence MassacreLawrence, KansasAmerican Civil War
21 August 1863Skirmish near Brooklyn, KansasKansasAmerican Civil War
6 October 1863Battle of Fort BlairCherokee County, KansasAmerican Civil War
25 October 1864Battle of Marais des CygnesLinn County, KansasAmerican Civil War
25 October 1864Battle of Mine CreekLinn County, KansasAmerican Civil War