Battle of Burke's Town

The Battle of Burke's Town was a skirmish that occurred on 6 June 1892 in Burke's Town (modern day Sofasi. The battle pitted 31 republican men from west Sofasi and 28 pro-Lovian men. It resulted in a republican victory and the formation of the independent Northern Territory.

The battle is an important part of the state's lore, and is commemorated with re-enactments on its anniversary.