Battles of the Loxahatchee
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The Battles of the Loxahatchee occurred west of what is now Jupiter, Florida in January 1838 between the United States military and the Seminole Indians (including Black Seminoles). The First Battle of the Loxahatchee (Powell's Battle) occurred on January 15, involving a mixed Navy-Army unit under Lt. Levin M. Powell. The Second Battle of the Loxahatchee (Jesup's Battle) occurred on January 24 involving an army under Major General Thomas Jesup. The two battles were fought within a few miles of each other against the same group of Seminoles.
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Part of the Second Seminole War | |||||||
SEMINOLE (Ship) | |||||||
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United States | Seminole | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Levin M. Powell | Ar-pi-uck-i | ||||||
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80 (55 Navy, 25 Army) | 300 (estimated) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
4 killed 22 wounded | unknown |
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Quick Facts Second Battle of the Loxahatchee, Date ...
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United States | Seminole | ||||||
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Thomas Jesup | Ar-pi-uck-i | ||||||
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1500 | 300 (estimated) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
7 killed 31 wounded | unknown |
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