Battle of Pine Creek

Battle of Pine Creek (Battle of Tohotonimme)
Part of The Coeur d'Alene War, Yakima War

Monument to the Battle of Pine Creek in Rosalia, Washington
DateMay 17, 1858
Location
near Rosalia, Washington, Steptoe Butte
Result Native American victory, United States Army retreat
Belligerents
United States of America Coeur D' Alenes Yakama, Cayuse, Spokane, possibly Walla Walla Indians, assorted Native American tribes
Commanders and leaders
Bvt. Lt. Col. Edward Steptoe Kamiakin, et al.
Strength
164 riflemen 800–1,000 (est.)
Casualties and losses
19 dead 27+ wounded (est.) 9 dead (est.); 40+ wounded

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 Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Edward 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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