Historedia
Person

Little Crow

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1862

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Little Crow, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Dakota War of 1862 begins in Minnesota

    1862

    Role: Dakota Leader

    1. August 18, 1862 · Lower Sioux AgencyAttack on Lower Sioux Agency

      Little Crow led a surprise attack on the Lower Sioux Agency on August 18, 1862, marking the war's start.

    2. August 18, 1862 · Milford TownshipAttack on Milford Township

      Dakota warriors attacked Milford Township on August 18, 1862, killing 53 civilians.

    3. August 19–23, 1862 · New UlmBattles of New Ulm

      Dakota warriors attacked New Ulm, Minnesota, on August 19 and 23, 1862, killing settlers and engaging militia.

    4. August 20–22, 1862 · Fort RidgelyAttacks on Fort Ridgely

      Dakota forces attacked Fort Ridgely on August 20 and 22, 1862, prompting military relief efforts.

Sources

  1. Little Crow Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
  2. Dakota War of 1862 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07