Battle of Yellow Creek (1862) manufactured tobacco, cigars, and such like articles at said stand, without taking a license therefor, either state, county or corporation, so that he do not sell distilled or spirituous liquors at said place. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Approved March 17, 1863.” Battle of Yellow Creek (1862) The Battle of Yellow Creek (also known as Skirmish at Yellow Creek) was an action during the American Civil War, occurring August 13, 1862, along the Yellow Creek in Chariton County, Missouri. The Battle of Yellow Creek followed an earlier battle at Compton's
Battle of Cabin Creek 23 dead with 30 wounded. The action made possible the continuation of a Union force in the Indian territory, allowing the later victories at Honey Springs and Fort Smith. Soon after the battle the Union established defensive outposts along the Texas Road, including one at the Cabin Creek crossing. The battle has the distinction of being the first in which African American soldiers (the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry) fought alongside white troops. A monument to the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry was erected on the battlefield on 7 July 2007. The Second Battle of Cabin Creek was part of a plan