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Where the Battle of Little Big Horn Began
June 25, 1876
(map of battlefield)
(showing Custer's column, Reno's column, Indian camp, Last Stand Hill)
Custer Battlefield Museum
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Arikara "I shall not see you (sun) go down behind the mountains tonight . . .I am going home today, not the way we came, but in spirit, home to my people."- Bloody Knife, Arikara (June 25, 1876) "These Old Scouts, today we remember …
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This monument was originally erected at Ft. Keogh in 1881 to honor U.S. Army casualties from the 1877 Nez Perce War.PLEASE NOTE: "Hostile Indians" is in historical context with a term used for Native American enemies of the United States during th…
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In memoryofenlisted men2nd and 7th U. S. Cavalryand5th U. S, Infantrykilled in actionnearBear Paw, MontanaSeptember 30, 1877< Left Side of Monument : >7th U. S. CavalryTroop A1st Serg't Geo. McDermottSerg't Otto DerglewPvt. John E. CleavelandPvt. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MMX_cheyenne-warriors_Garryowen-MT.html
After the battle, Sioux and Cheyenne removed their dead and buried them in tipis, scaffolds, and adjacent hillsides in the Little Bighorn valley. Southern Cheyenne Chief "Ve'ho'enohnenehe" (Lame White Man) and Northern Cheyenne "Nes…
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Following the battle, the Lakota and Cheyenne removed their dead and buried them in lodges, scaffolds, and the hillsides. Surviving members of the 7th Cavalry hastily buried the soldiers, Indian Scouts, and civilians on June 28, 1876.In 1877, most…
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Custer National Cemetery, like Arlington National Cemetery, provides a final resting place for many generations of those who faithfully served in the United States armed forces. Here, Americans of many races and beliefs rest side by side.Relive Am…
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Custer's command deploys in the current national cemetery area and advances into the basin across the road to your left before withdrawing to Last Stand Hill. Toward the conclusion of the battle, soldiers from Company E moved toward the Deep Ravin…
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In an attempt to locate Custer, Company D under Captain Thomas Weir advances to this hilltop position without orders late on June 25. Weir may have witnessed the conclusion of the battle three miles ahead. He is later joined by Captain Benteen and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MMB_medicine-tail-coulee_Garryowen-MT.html
After leaving Cedar Coulee, Custer descends toward the Little Bighorn River in the ravine ahead known as Medicine Tail Coulee. Custer probably again divides his command: three companies likely ascend to the higher ridges beyond.Two companies appro…