Episode 2 of 4
Attack on Milford Township
- When
- August 18, 1862
- Where
- Milford Township
Dakota warriors attacked Milford Township on August 18, 1862, killing 53 civilians.
On the morning of August 18, 1862, Dakota warriors attacked Milford Township, Minnesota. The assault resulted in the death of 53 civilians and wounded many more, marking a significant early escalation of violence against settlers in the region.
Sources
- Battles of New Ulm Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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