Atlas of Battles

US state, 4 engagements

Battles in Colorado

4 engagements in the atlas lie within Colorado: 4 battles between 1865 and 1879. Most belong to American Indian Wars (2).

Battle of JulesburgBattle of Beecher IslandBattle of Summit SpringsBattle of Milk CreekDenverCheyenneLaramieFort CollinsBoulderScottsbluffCraigRawlinsSidneyGreeley200 km40.405N, 104.938W
4 placed engagements. Present-day coastlines; larger marks are landmark engagements.

Wars fought here 1

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceWar
7 January 1865Battle of JulesburgJulesburg, ColoradoColorado War
19 September 1868Battle of Beecher IslandBeecher Island, ColoradoAmerican Indian Wars
11 July 1869Battle of Summit SpringsWashington County, ColoradoAmerican Indian Wars
29 September 1879Battle of Milk CreekColorado