Battle of Julesburg

Battle of Julesburg
Part of the Colorado War
The location of Julesburg, Colorado and the battle.
Date 7 January 1865 Location Julesburg, Colorado Result Native American victory
Belligerents
United States Army Civilian volunteers	Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota Native Americans
Commanders and leaders
Captain Nicholas J. O'Brien	Roman Nose, Spotted Tail, Pawnee Killer, Big Crow
Strength
60 soldiers 50 armed civilians	About 1,000 warriors
Casualties and losses
14 soldiers killed 4 civilians killed	Likely none

The Battle of Julesburg took place on January 7, 1865, near Julesburg, Colorado between 1,000 Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota Indians and about 60 soldiers of the U.S. army and 40 to 50 civilians. The Indians defeated the soldiers and over the next few weeks plundered ranches and stagecoach stations up and down the South Platte River valley.