Battle of Palo Duro Canyon 1874
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 28 September 1874 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1874 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Red River War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United States | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 34.8778, -101.6060 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Palo Duro Canyon was a military confrontation and a significant United States victory during the Red River War. The battle occurred on September 28, 1874, when several U.S. Army companies under Ranald S. Mackenzie attacked a large encampment of Plains Indians in Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle.
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