Battle of Plum Creek (1840)

Battle of Plum Creek (Tonkawa vs Comanche) took place in 1840 during Texas–Indian Wars.

Battle facts

Year: 1840
Date: 1840-08-12
Era: Modern
Conflict: Texas–Indian Wars
Side A: Tonkawa
Side B: Comanche
Commanders (A): Mathew Caldwell, Edward Burleson, Chief Placido, Ben McCulloch, Felix Huston
Commanders (B): Buffalo Hump, but effective control of the war party had broken down
Casualties: One killed, seven wounded (Tonkawa), Unknown; 12 bodies recovered, Texans claimed 87 killed at Plum Creek (Comanche)
Outcome: Inconclusive
Coordinates: 29.884°, -97.668°