1st Dakota Cavalry Battalion
| 1st Dakota Cavalry Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | April 19, 1862 – November 15, 1865 |
| Disbanded | May 9, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Cavalry |
| Size | Company "A" Company "B" |
| Nickname | The Coyotes |
| Engagements | Sully's Expedition (1863–1864) |
The 1st Dakota Cavalry was a Union battalion of two companies raised in the Dakota Territory during the American Civil War. They were deployed along the frontier, primarily to protect the settlers during the Dakota War of 1862.