Date 5 October 1855 Location Washington, United States | Result Yakama victory | |
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5 killed
17 wounded 2 killed
4 wounded
1 captured Similar Yakima War, American Indian Wars, Battle of Four Lakes, Battle of Pine Creek, Battle of Spokane Plains | ||
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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