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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N0W_to-save-the-powder-river-country_Buffalo-WY.html
In July, 1867, many Lakotas of the Ogalala, Miniconjou and Sans Arc tribes gathered with the Cheyennes along the Rosebud Valley to participate in the sacred Sun Dance ceremony. After fulfilling the religious duties, the headmen and fighting chiefs…
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Though construction of Fort Phil Kearny was complete by August of 1867, the need of wood for burning and alterations continued. Colonel John E. Smith, the post commander, located wood cutting camps on Big and Little Piney Creeks five miles west of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M69_wagon-box-fight_Buffalo-WY.html
In August 1867, a war party of hundreds of Sioux and Cheyenne warriors, led by Ogallala chief Red Cloud, left their camp on the Big Horn River, hoping to destroy military posts along the Bozeman trail. Some of the warriors rode toward For…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M68_portugee-phillips_Banner-WY.html
In honor ofJohn (Portugee) Phillipswho Dec. 22-24, 1866, rode 236 milesin sub-zero weather throughIndian infested country to FortLaramie to summon aid for thegarrison of Fort Phil Kearnybeleaguered by Indians followingthe Fetterman Massacre.Erecte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M5Z_wagon-box-fight_Buffalo-WY.html
This monument is erected to perpetuate the memory of one of the famous battles of history. It is dedicated to the courage and bravery of twenty-eight soldiers in Company C, 27th United States Infantry, and four civilians, who held t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1M55_bozeman-trail_Buffalo-WY.html
Marked by theState of Wyoming1865John BozemanKilled by Indianson Yellowstone1867
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYVW_living-on-the-edge_Buffalo-WY.html
An independent cowboy, or small rancher, brands a calf on the open range. Surprised at his work, he turns to see a rider from a large cattle outfit galloping threateningly toward him.Small ranchers, like this cowboy, rode south from Buffalo on the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUMZ_occidental-hotel_Buffalo-WY.html
The National Register of Histroic PlacesWyoming Place No. 176Downtown Historic DistrictHistoric Hotels of AmericaNational Trust for Historic Preservation