Fighting in the Buttes
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NevaP
N 42° 39.911 W 103° 31.511
13T E 620861 N 4724689
This is one of three markers in Fort Robinson State Park about a major incident in the Indian Wars of the late 19th century.
Waymark Code: WM3ZRG
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2008
Views: 14
After escaping from Fort Robinson on January 9, 1879, the Cheyennes climbed the buttes to the south and fled through this area, pursued by Third Cavalrymen. Soldiers and Cheyennes fought sharp engagements west of here on January 11 and 13. The pursuit continued to near the Wyoming border before the Cheyennes turned northeast. On January 22 the survivors reached Antelope Creek, north of present day Harrison. In a final charge by the soldiers, the last thirty-two Cheyennes were killed or captured.
The marker, #426 was placed by the Nebraska State Historical Society and Fort Robinson State Park.
It's located along Smiley Canyon road, a scenic drive through the western part of the park.
Marker Name: Fighting in the Buttes
City: no
Roadside: yes
Web Address if available:: [Web Link]
Other: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post Pictures:
1. Close up of historical marker
2. Picture of surrounding area (would prefer to have the marker in the picture also). Thanks!