Episode 2 of 2
Capture of Fort Hindman
- When
- January 9-11, 1863
- Where
- Arkansas River
- Part of
- Battle of Arkansas Post
Union forces captured Fort Hindman on January 11, 1863, securing a milestone in Mississippi River operations.
The Battle of Fort Hindman was fought from January 9 to 11, 1863, near the mouth of the Arkansas River. On January 11, 1863, the fort was captured. This victory secured an important milestone in the future of operations around the Mississippi River.
Sources
- John A. McClernand Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-05
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