Battle of Toppenish Creek

Wann

5. Okt. 1855

Art

Schlacht

Koordinaten

46.38° N, 120.31° W

Description

1855 battle

Platziert: town its title names, Toppenish Creek.

The Battle of Toppenish Creek was the first engagement of the Yakima War in Washington. Fought on October 5, 1855, a company of American soldiers, under Major Granville O. Haller, was attacked by a band of Yakamas, under Chief Kamiakin, and compelled to retreat. The battle occurred in Yakima Valley, 113 miles northwest of Fort Walla Walla, along Toppenish Creek and was a major victory for Native American forces.

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