Battle of Toppenish Creek

The Battle of Toppenish Creek[2] 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.[3]

Battle of Toppenish Creek
Part of the Yakima War, American Indian Wars
Granville O. Haller in 1890.
Date October 5, 1855 Location Toppenish Creek, Washington Result Yakama victory
Belligerents
United States	Yakama
Commanders and leaders
Granville O. Haller	Kamiakin
Strength
84 infantry	~300 warriors
Casualties and losses
5 killed 17 wounded	2 killed 4 wounded 1 captured[1]

See also

• Cayuse War
• Whitman Massacre

References

1. http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&File_Id=5311
2. http://www.anishinabe-history.com/history/battle-of-toppenish-creek.shtml
3. http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&File_Id=5311