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Mexican-American War

Battle of Rush Creek

1858
Texas
Era
Mexican-American War
Year
1858
Location
Texas
Status
Verified engagement
The Battle

History & Significance

Battle of Rush Creek was a Mexican-American War engagement fought in Texas, 1858. It was a US Army victory.

The Battle of Rush Creek took place February 8-9, 1865, between about 185 soldiers of the U.S. Army and 1,000 warriors of the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes. It was part of a series of retaliations by the Native American alliance after the U.S.

Result
US Army victory
Forces engaged
U.S. Army vs Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes
Casualties
comanche killed: 56; us army killed: 2; us army wounded: 11
Outcome
inconclusive
Duration
2 days (February 8, 1865 - February 9, 1865)

Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Battle of Rush Creek take place?
Battle of Rush Creek took place in 1858. 2 days (February 8, 1865 - February 9, 1865).
Where was Battle of Rush Creek fought?
Battle of Rush Creek was fought in Texas, United States.
What was the significance of Battle of Rush Creek?
The Battle of Rush Creek took place February 8-9, 1865, between about 185 soldiers of the U.S. Army and 1,000 warriors of the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes. It was part of a series of retaliations by the Native American alliance after the U.S.
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