List of American Civil War Battles - Other Battles in The Indian Wars

Other Battles in The Indian Wars

Other battles and skirmishes, not rated by CWSAC, of the Indian Wars between either USA or CSA forces and the Apache, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Comanche, Dakota, Kiowa, Navajo, and Shoshone which occurred during the American Civil War – including: the Apache Wars, Colorado War, Dakota War of 1862, and Navajo Wars.

Battle Date State Outcome
Siege of Tubac 01861-08-24August, 1861 Arizona
(New Mexico Territory
at the time)
Apache victory. Confederate militia and townspeople flee to Tucson.
First Battle of Dragoon Springs 01862-05-05May 5, 1862 Arizona
(New Mexico Territory
at the time)
Apache victory. Westernmost Confederate battle fatalities.
Second Battle of Dragoon Springs 01862-05-09May 9, 1862 Arizona
(New Mexico Territory
at the time)
Confederate victory. Livestock recaptured.
Battle of Apache Pass 01862-07-15July 15, 1862July 15–16, 1862 Arizona
(New Mexico Territory
at the time)
Apache Wars: Union soldiers fight with Apache warriors.
Battles of New Ulm 01862-08-19August 19, 1862August 19 and 23, 1862 Minnesota Dakota War of 1862: Two battles in the Dakota War of 1862.
Battle of Birch Coulee 01862-09-02September 2, 1862 Minnesota Dakota War of 1862: Worst defeat of Union forces during the Dakota War of 1862.
Battle of Canyon de Chelly 01864-01-12January 12, 1864January 12–14, 1864 Arizona
(Arizona Territory
at the time)
US victory
First Battle of Adobe Walls 01864-11-25November 25, 1864 Texas American Indian Wars: Kit Carson fights Kiowa forces to a draw, but manages to destroy their settlement.
Battle of Dove Creek 01865-01-08January 8, 1865 Texas Kickapoo victory: Texas State Militia and CS troops are defeated by Kickapoo Indians.
Battle of Fort Buchanan 01865-02-17February 17, 1865 Arizona
(Arizona Territory
at the time)
Apache victory. Fort Buchanan destroyed.

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