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Battle of Toppenish Creek
Part of the Yakima War, American Indian Wars

Granville O. Haller in 1890.
DateOctober 5, 1855
Location
Result Yakama victory
Belligerents
 United States Yakama
Commanders and leaders
United States Granville O. Haller Kamiakin
Strength
84infantry ~300 warriors
Casualties and losses
5 killed
17 wounded
2 killed
4 wounded
1 captured[1]

The Battle of Toppenish Creek[2] was the first engagement of the Yakima WarinWashington. 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]

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  1. ^ "Yakama Indian War begins on October 5, 1855".
  • ^ "October 5, 1855 Battle of Toppenish Creek".
  • ^ "Yakama Indian War begins on October 5, 1855".

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