American Ranch massacre

American Ranch Massacre
Part of the Colorado War

"Cheyenne Scout" by Henry F. Farny.
DateJanuary 14, 1865
Location
Colorado Territory
Near present-day Sterling, Colorado
40°28′20″N 103°20′37″W / 40.472241°N 103.343643°W / 40.472241; -103.343643
Result Cheyenne/Lakota victory
Belligerents
 United States Cheyenne
Sioux
Commanders and leaders
N/A unknown
Strength

3 civilians

5 cowboys		 ~100 warriors
Casualties and losses
7 killed
1 wounded
3 captured		 3 killed


  • The three captives were Sarah Morris and her sons, one of whom was killed later on.

The American Ranch massacre occurred in 1865 during the Colorado War. Cheyenne and Sioux warriors attacked a ranch near present-day Sterling, Colorado where they killed all of the male settlers and took three captives.

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