Battle of Pine Island Ridge facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Pine Island Ridge
Part of Second Seminole War
Statue of Major William Lauderdale near the site of the battle.
Date March 22, 1838 Location Pine Island Ridge, Florida Result American victory
Belligerents
United States	Seminole
Commanders and leaders
William Lauderdale	Ar-pi-uck-i
Strength
500-600	50-100
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Battle of Pine Island Ridge was a battle during the Second Seminole War fought on March 22, 1838, at the site of what is now Pine Island Ridge, Florida. According to US Army accounts, Major William Lauderdale surprised the Indians and drove them off Pine Island, which was an island in the Everglades at the time. However Seminole claim that scouts posted around the island had already alerted the Indians, allowing them to successfully evacuate the island.