Skirmish at Fort Elliott

Skirmish at Fort Elliott
Part of Texas-Indian Wars

Comanche attack on settlers (1890)
DateOctober 31, 1878
Location
Wheeler County, Texas
Result Ranchmen victory
Belligerents
Ranchers and Cowboys Unspecified Indian tribe (presumed to be either Comanche or Apache)
Commanders and leaders
Clay Allison Unknown
Strength
15 Unknown
Casualties and losses
None 1 killed

The Skirmish at Fort Elliott or the Fort Elliott incident was a minor engagement between Texas ranchmen led by Clay Allison and Native American warriors on October 31, 1878 near Fort Elliott in Wheeler County, Texas. The skirmish was part of the ongoing Texas-Indian wars that raged throughout much of 19th century Texas.

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