| Conflict: | Battle of Toppenish Creek |
| Partof: | the Yakima War, American Indian Wars |
| Date: | October 5, 1855 |
| Place: | Toppenish Creek, Washington |
| Result: | Yakama victory |
| Combatant1: |  United States |
| Combatant2: | Yakama |
| Commander1: | Granville O. Haller |
| Commander2: | Kamiakin |
| Strength1: | 84 infantry |
| Strength2: | ~300 warriors |
| Casualties1: | 5 killed 17 wounded |
| Casualties2: | 2 killed 4 wounded 1 captured[1] |
The Battle of Toppenish Creek[2] was the first engagement of the Yakima War in Washington. Fought on October 5, 1855, a company of American soldiers, under Major Granville O. Haller, was attacked by a band of Yakamas, under Chief Kamiakin, and compelled to retreat. The battle occurred in Yakima Valley, 113 miles northwest of Fort Walla Walla, along Toppenish Creek and was a major victory for Native American forces.[3]