Rogue River Wars (oct 8, 1855 – jun 1, 1856)
Description:
A conflict between the US and Rogue River Indians in modern-day southern Oregon. Caused by skirmishes between Native Americans and white settlers infringing on their territory, it climaxed at the Battle of Hungry Hill, where Americans fired at the natives from across a ravine, killing 16 and losing 11 themselves.Deaths:
194 Americans
~250 Natives
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Date:
oct 8, 1855
jun 1, 1856
~ 7 months