Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

The Indian Memorial at the Battle of Little Bighorn

It was very odd visiting this cemetery; you could not go to read the headstones because of rattlers in the grass.

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, known to Lakota as the Battle of the Greasy Grass, and commonly referred to as Custer's Last Stand, was an armed engagement between combined forces of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, against the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. The battle, which occurred June 25–26, 1876, near the Little Bighorn River in eastern Montana Territory, was the most prominent action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.

The fight was an overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, led by several major war leaders, including Crazy Horse and Chief Gall, inspired by the visions of Sitting Bull. The U.S. 7th Cavalry, including the Custer Battalion, a force of 700 men led by George Armstrong Custer, suffered a severe defeat. Five of the 7th Cavalry's twelve companies were annihilated; Custer was killed, as were two of his brothers, a nephew, and a brother-in-law. The total U.S. casualty count included 268 dead and 55 severely wounded (6 died from their injuries later), including 4 Crow Indian scouts and 2 Pawnee Indian scouts.

In 1881, a granite memorial was erected on Last Stand Hill by the War Department. Custer's Last Stand

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Custer Battlefield Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Custer Battlefield Museum during your trip to Garryowen. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

7th US Cavalry Memorial

You can learn about the history of Crow Agency when you stop by 7th US Cavalry Memorial. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Big Horn County Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Big Horn County Historical Museum during your trip to Hardin. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Big Horn County Memorial Hospital

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Southwest Park

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Lodge Grass Clinic

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