Bear River Massacre

The Bear River Massacre, or the Battle of Bear River and the Massacre at Boa Ogoi, took place in present-day Idaho on January 29, 1863. The United States Army attacked Shoshone gathered at the confluence of the Bear River and Beaver Creek in what was then southeastern Washington Territory. The site is located near the present-day city of Preston in Franklin County, Idaho. Colonel Patrick Edward Connor led a detachment of California Volunteers as part of the Bear River Expedition against Shoshone Chief Bear Hunter.

Read more about Bear River Massacre:  Early History and Causes, Outbreak of The Civil War, Warnings and Conflicts With Cache Valley Settlers, Military Action in Cache Valley, Shoshone Battle Preparations, Battle of Bear River, Massacre and Actions of U.S. Soldiers, Casualties and Immediate Aftermath, Effects On Settlement of Cache Valley and Long Term Consequences, Memorials and Legacy

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