Atlas of Battles

US state, 5 engagements

Battles in Colorado

5 engagements in the atlas lie within Colorado: 5 battles between 1841 and 1879. Most belong to American Indian Wars (2).

Fraeb's FightBattle of JulesburgBattle of Beecher IslandBattle of Summit SpringsBattle of Milk CreekFraeb's FightBattle of JulesburgBattle of Beecher IslandBattle of Summit SpringsBattle of Milk CreekDenverCheyenneColorado SpringsGrand JunctionLaramieFort CollinsBoulderScottsbluffCraigRawlins200 km40.405N, 105.320W
5 placed engagements, coloured by era. Present-day coastlines; ringed marks are the most widely documented.

Engagements by year

1841: 1 engagements1 in 18411865: 1 engagements1 in 18651868: 1 engagements1 in 18681869: 1 engagements1 in 18691879: 1 engagements1 in 187918411879
5 dated engagements, one bar per year, coloured by era.

Wars fought here 1

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceWar
1841Fraeb's FightLittle Snake River, Colorado
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