Battle of Pine Creek

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Battle of Pine Creek (Battle of Tohotonimme)
Part of The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Paloos War
Date May 17, 1858
Location near Rosalia, Washington, Steptoe Butte
Result Native American victory, United States Army retreat
Belligerents
United States of America Coeur D' Alenes Yakima, Cayuse, Spokane, possibly Walla Walla Indians, assorted Native American tribes
Commanders
Lt. Col. Edward J. Steptoe Kamiakin, et al.
Strength
164 riflemen[1] 800-1,000 (est.)
Casualties and losses
7 dead; 6-13 wounded (est.) 9-50 dead (est.); 40-50 wounded (est.)

The Battle of Pine Creek, also known as the Battle of Tohotonimme, was a conflict between United States Army forces under Lt. Colonel Edward J. Steptoe and an assortment of Native American tribes.[2] It took place in 1858 near what is present-day Rosalia, Washington.[3]

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  1. ^ History of the Northwest Tribes, emayzine
  2. ^ Oregon volunteers battle the Walla Wallas and other tribes beginning on December 7, 1855, HistoryLink, April 20, 2008
  3. ^ "Battle of Pine Creek", Rosalia, Washington Website, May 3, 2008

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