Ute Wars

Ute Wars
Part of the American Indian Wars

An etching that appeared in the December 6, 1879 edition of "Frank Leslie's Weekly" depicts the aftermath of the Meeker Massacre.
Date1849–1923
Location
Result United States victory, Utes moved to reservations.
Belligerents
 United States

Ute Allies:

Commanders and leaders
United States Brigham Young
United States John W. Gunnison 
United States Reddick Allred
United States Wesley Merritt
United States Thomas T. Thornburgh 
Walkara
Antonga Black Hawk
Kanosh
Ouray
Polk
Posey 

The Ute Wars were a series of conflicts between the Ute people and the United States which began in 1849 and ended in 1923.[1][2]

Wars

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Decker, 190–193
  2. ^ "Chief Posey's War". Utah History Resource Center. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012.
  3. ^ Jordan, Kathy (January 20, 2012). "Deadly confrontation in Utah took place shortly before GJ incorporated". The Daily Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 4, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  4. ^ Beaver Creek Massacre

Bibliography

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  • Decker, Peter R. (2004). The Utes Must Go!. Golden: Fulcrum Publishing. ISBN 1-55591-465-9.