Battle of Yellow House Canyon 1877
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 18 March 1877 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1877 | 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 | Buffalo Hunters' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.6287, -101.8860 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Yellow House Canyon was a battle between a force of Comanches and Apaches against a group of American bison hunters that occurred on March 18, 1877, near the site of the present-day city of Lubbock, Texas. It was the final battle of the Buffalo Hunters' War, and was the last major fight involving the United States and Native Americans on the High Plains of Texas.
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