Apple Creek Fight: Native Victory in 1863 | Fargo News

On July 30, 1863, the Apple Creek Fight erupted as Sibley’s 3,000 troops clashed with Sioux tribes caught in a deadly convergence near Big Mound. Forced by drought to hunt bison across the Missouri River, bands like the Húŋkpapȟa and Iháŋkthuŋwaŋna—many uninvolved in the 1862 conflict—faced off against the U.S. army. Led by Sitting Bull, they executed a daring retreat westward, enabling thousands of women, children, and elders to cross safely. Over three days, the Native forces held their ground, forcing Sibley to withdraw—marking the only Native American victory in the punitive campaigns of 1863–64. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4fa33425b0f9fecb