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I'd like to suggest that Rush Creek Battlefield be merged into Battle of Rush Creek. The subject matter of the first article seems to completely overlap the subject matter of the second. I can't think of anything that might be included the in the battlefield article that wouldn't be relevant to the battle article—not physiographic descriptions, not accounts of archaeological work at the site (all of which has apparently been directed toward elucidating the history of the battle), not the National Register of Historic Places nomination (which appears to be connected entirely with the battle).
The current battle article isn't so long that adding the battlefield material would make it excessively so. In view of the relative obscurity of this battle, it's unlikely that it would be expanded to such an extent. Ammodramus (talk) 12:30, 7 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
A merger is fine with me with a re-direct from Rush Creek Battlefield to the Battle of Rush Creek site. I note that the battlefield site says 2,000 Indians were in the battle. That is probably an over-estimate based on what I've read. The 1,000 estimate on the Battle site seems more realistic. Smallchief (talk13:00, 7 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Okay by me I created the separate Rush Creek Battlefield article. I think these decisions need to be made on a case-by-case basis, as has been consensus in past discussions about NRHP-listed battlefields sites vs. the battles themselves. I appreciate this proposal is limited, it is about one battlefield and no one has been making generalities about all battlefield-battle pairings. This does seem different than same-county, historically connected pairing Mud Springs Station Archeological District vs. the Battle of Mud Springs, where more info seems available about the current site that would probably be inappropriate for the battle article (besides messing up sensible categories, etc.). So, fine, go ahead and merge, anyone. I don't think it is necessary to wait for any more comments, if anyone would like to just go ahead. Thanks for making the proposal and thanks also for not rushing/forcing a decision. sincerely, --doncram17:18, 1 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]
