Battle of Natividad

Battle of Natividad
Part of the Conquest of California
Mexican–American War

Battle of Natividad historic marker
DateNovember 16, 1846
Location36°46′22″N 121°36′13″W / 36.77278°N 121.60361°W / 36.77278; -121.60361
Result

Inconclusive[1]

Belligerents
 United States Mexico
Commanders and leaders
United States Charles Burroughs
Bluford K. Thompson[2]
Manuel de Jesus Castro[3]
Strength

Total: 60[2]

  • 60 Militia
    • Pro U.S. Anglo-Californio Militiamen
  • 10 on Horseback
  • Walla Walla Scouts
  • Lenape Scouts

Total: 90[2]

  • 30 Militia
    • Mexican Californio Militiamen
    • Mexican Militiamen
    • Nuevo Mexico Militiamen
  • 30 Veteran Cavalry
  • 30 Californio Lancers
Casualties and losses

Total: 13-25[2]

  • 4-5 Deaths
  • 9-20 Wounded

Total: 8-10[2]

  • 3 Deaths
  • 5-7 Wounded
Official nameSite of the Battle of Natividad
Reference no.651[4]

The Battle of the Natividad took place on November 16, 1846, in the Salinas Valley, in present-day Monterey County, California, United States, during the California Campaign of the Mexican–American War, between United States organized California militia and loyalist Mexican militia.


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