Honey Springs Battlefield

Honey Springs Battlefield spans 1,100 acres across two counties with walking paths that connect key locations where troops engaged during the Civil War. The terrain reveals how soldiers positioned themselves across ridges and open ground during the fighting.

Union forces under Major General James G. Blunt defeated Confederate troops led by Brigadier General Douglas Cooper in July 1863. The victory gave the Union control of a strategic area in Indian Territory.

The battlefield was where soldiers from different backgrounds fought side by side in integrated Union Army units. Visitors can walk the grounds and grasp how this mixing of troops shaped the battle's outcome.

A visitor center with displays and six hiking trails of varying length guide you through the grounds. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as some paths cross open areas with little shade.

This was the largest Civil War engagement in Indian Territory, drawing over 9,000 soldiers to the field. The four-hour battle demonstrated the capability of integrated military units working together.

Location: McIntosh County

Location: Muskogee County

GPS coordinates: 35.53139,-95.48583

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25