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Battle of Pinos Altos 1861

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date27 September 1861Wikidata
Year1861Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationUnited StatesNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentNorth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictAmerican Civil WarWikidata P361
Coordinates32.8673, -108.2198Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Pinos Altos was a military action of the Apache Wars. It was fought on September 27, 1861, between settlers of Pinos Altos mining town, the Confederate Arizona Guards, and Apache warriors. The town is located about seven miles north of the present day Silver City, New Mexico.

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Location

32.8673, -108.2198 · United States

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