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Battle of Sunset Pass

Battle of Sunset Pass
Part of the Yavapai War, Apache Wars

The rescue of Charles King by Sergeant Bernard Taylor at Sunset Pass.
DateNovember 1, 1874
Location
Sunset Pass, Coconino County, Arizona
Result Apache victory
Belligerents
 United States Apache
Commanders and leaders
United States Charles King unknown
Strength
≈40 unknown

The Battle of Sunset Pass was fought in November 1874 during the Yavapai War. Following the theft of livestock by a band of Tonto Apaches, a troop of United States Army soldiers was dispatched to track the natives and recover the stolen property. The Americans found the raiders at Sunset Pass, in Coconino County, Arizona, where a small skirmish ensued.