Which battle marked the beginning of the end of Confederate control of the Indian Territory?

The Battle of Honey Springs, fought in July 1863, was a major Union victory in Indian Territory. It weakened Confederate forces’ ability to hold the region and is often described as the beginning of the end of Confederate control there. Perryville was fought in Kentucky, while Cabin Creek and Locust Grove were other engagements in the territory.

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