The Battle of Point Pleasant took place on October 10, 1774, during the Dunmore's War between the Virginia militia and the Shawnee tribe. The conflict arose over land disputes in the Ohio Valley, as settlers encroached on Native American territories. The battle was fought near the confluence of the Ohio River and Kanawha River, where the Virginia forces, led by Colonel Andrew Lewis, engaged the Shawnee warriors. The battle resulted in a tactical victory for the Virginia militia, which helped to secure their claims in the region. Although it was not a decisive conflict in the larger context of American history, it set the stage for future tensions between settlers and Native Americans. The battle is often remembered as a significant event in the early struggles for land in what would become the United States.