Reservation Era Begins 1850-1878

1855

Tututni and Takelma Massacre on Little Butte Creek (Oregon)

Jenny, or Lady Oscharwasha, Rogue Tribe of the Takelma Indians. Image: Peter Britt
Jenny, or Lady Oscharwasha, Rogue Tribe of the Takelma Indians. Image: Peter Britt

A posse of Oregon settlers launch an attack at dawn on Tututni and Takelma Natives, murdering between 19 and 26 men, women, and children (“List of Indian massacres”).

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