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  • Battle of Pine Creek
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  • The Battle of Pine Creek, also known as the Battle of Tohotonimme and the Steptoe Disaster, was a conflict between United States Army forces under Lt. Colonel Edward J. Steptoe and members of the Coeur d'Alene, Palouse and Spokane Native American tribes. It took place on May 17, 1858 near what is present-day Rosalia, Washington. The Native Americans were victorious.
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  • 164
  • 800
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Partof
  • The Coeur d'Alene War, Yakima War
Date
  • 1858-05-17
Commander
Caption
  • Monument to the Battle of Pine Creek in Rosalia, Washington
Casualties
  • 7
  • 9
Result
  • Native American victory, United States Army retreat
combatant
  • United States of America
  • Coeur D' Alenes Yakama, Cayuse, Spokane, possibly Walla Walla Indians, assorted Native American tribes
Place
  • near Rosalia, Washington, Steptoe Butte
Conflict
  • Battle of Pine Creek
abstract
  • The Battle of Pine Creek, also known as the Battle of Tohotonimme and the Steptoe Disaster, was a conflict between United States Army forces under Lt. Colonel Edward J. Steptoe and members of the Coeur d'Alene, Palouse and Spokane Native American tribes. It took place on May 17, 1858 near what is present-day Rosalia, Washington. The Native Americans were victorious.