Battle of Julesburg

Battle of Julesburg
Part of the Colorado War

The location of Julesburg, Colorado and the battle.
Date7 January 1865
Location
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.