The Dakota Territory during the American Civil War raised only a battalion of cavalry, 2 companies, for three year service for the Union. They remained in the territory for defense of the frontier lands during the Dakota War. Unit Composition1st Dakota Cavalry BattalionCompanies A and B

See also Lists of American Civil War Regiments by State

References

Bibliography Dyer, Frederick H. (1959). A Compendium of the War of the Rebellion. New York and London. Thomas Yoseloff, Publisher.