Battle of Waddam's Grove

In yet another minor battle fought in the so called Black Hawk War of 1832, a force of 12 American Soldiers caught up to a large group of Anishinabe People who were heading towards southwestern Wisconsin where a large camp of Anishinabe People were gathering to commence the exodus to the north, into probably what is now Minnesota. In the minor battle, Anishinabe Soldiers were capable of preventing the small American force from inflicting a major defeat on their fleeing people. Anywhere from 5 to 6 Anishinabe Soldiers were killed in the battle and an unknown number were wounded. American casualties were 3 killed and several wounded. This battle was fought on June 18, 1832 near where present day Waddam's Grove, Illinois is now situated.