Near Happy Jack in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Battle of Big Dry Wash
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 5, 2013
1. Battle of Big Dry Wash Marker
Inscription.
Battle of Big Dry Wash. . Seven miles north of this point a band of Apache Indians were defeated by United States troops on July 17, 1882. A group of tribesmen from the San Carlos Apache reservation had attacked some ranches in the vicinity, killing several settlers. Cavalry and Indian scouts were immediately sent into the field in search of the hostiles. Five troops of cavalry and one troop of Indian scouts converged on the Apaches, surrounding them at the Big Dry Wash. The resistance of the Indians was broken after four hours of stubborn fighting. The casualties numbered two soldiers and more than twenty Apaches.
Seven miles north of this point a band of Apache Indians were defeated by United States troops on July 17, 1882. A group of tribesmen from the San Carlos Apache reservation had attacked some ranches in the vicinity, killing several settlers. Cavalry and Indian scouts were immediately sent into the field in search of the hostiles. Five troops of cavalry and one troop of Indian scouts converged on the Apaches, surrounding them at the Big Dry Wash. The resistance of the Indians was broken after four hours of stubborn fighting. The casualties numbered two soldiers and more than twenty Apaches.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1868.
Location. 34° 27.242′ N, 111° 15.04′ W. Marker is near Happy Jack, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is on Rim Road (Forest Road 300), 12 miles east of Arizona Route 87, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Happy Jack AZ 86024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,360 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
