Battle of Sand Butte (1873)

Battle of Sand Butte (Modoc vs United States & Warm Springs Indians) took place in 1873 during Modoc War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1873
• Date: 1873-04-26
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Modoc War
• Side A: Modoc
• Side B: United States, Warm Springs Indians
• Commanders (A): Scarface Charley, Kientpoos
• Commanders (B): Donald McKay, Evan Thomas †, Thomas Wright †
• Casualties: None (Modoc), 35 casualties (United States & Warm Springs Indians)
• Outcome: Modoc victory
• Coordinates: 41.760°, -121.524°

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