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Battle of Turret Peak 1873

Battle of Turret Peak: George Crook at turret peak
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Date27 March 1873Wikidata
Year1873Wikidata P585 (point in time)
Era19th century (1800–1913)derived from year
LocationUnited StatesNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentNorth AmericaNatural Earth
War / conflictYavapai WarWikidata P361
ParticipantsUnited StatesWikidata P710
Coordinates34.2481, -111.8647Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Turret Peak occurred March 27, 1873 in the Arizona Territory between the United States Army and a group of Yavapai and Tonto Apaches as part of Lieutenant Colonel George Crook's campaign to return the natives to reservations.

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Location

34.2481, -111.8647 · United States

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