Esopus Wars

When

Sep 1659 – Sep 1663

Kind

War

Coordinates

41.93° N, 74.02° W

Description

two localized conflicts between Dutch settlers and the Esopus tribe of Lenape Indians during the latter half of the 17th century

1659–1663 conflict of the American Indian Wars

The Esopus Wars were two conflicts between the Esopus tribe of Lenape Natives (Delaware) and New Netherlander colonists during the latter half of the 17th century in Ulster County, New York. The first battle was instigated by settlers; the second war was the continuation of a grudge on the part of the Esopus tribe.

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