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Montana's DAR Markers . . . Honoring Where History Was Made

This book is a 200-page thank you to the women of Montana State Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their work in placing historical markers across the state of Montana. Starting in 1908, Montana DAR has installed 70 historical markers across the state. Of those, 33 remain. This book records why the markers’ sites were selected, their history, and the backstory of each.

This book is a 200-page thank you to the women of Montana State Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their work in placing historical markers across the state of Montana. Starting in 1908, Montana DAR has installed 70 historical markers across the state. Of those, 33 remain. This book records why the markers’ sites were selected, their history, and the backstory of each.

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20. ROSEBUD BATTLEFIELD<br />

40 miles southeast of Hardin<br />

GPS coordinates: 45.219714 | -106.949397<br />

Commemorates U.S. soldiers killed June 17, 1876, when<br />

General Crook engaged Indian Tribes under<br />

Crazy Horse<br />

Site Location Along Rosebud Creek in Big Horn County off<br />

MT-314; a Montana State Park and a<br />

National Historic Landmark<br />

Installed June 17, 1934<br />

Wording “In grateful recognition of the valor and<br />

sacrifice of the soldiers killed in an action<br />

fought on these grounds, between the United<br />

States Forces under General George Crook<br />

and Sioux and Cheyenne Indians under Chief<br />

Crazy Horse. June 17, 1876. 3 rd U.S. Cavalry<br />

Sergt. David Marshall Pvt. Brooks Conner<br />

Sergt. Anton Neukirchen Pvt. Eugene Flynn<br />

Pvt. William W. Allen Pvt. Allen J. Mitchell<br />

Pvt. Richard W. Bennett Pvt. George Potts<br />

Pvt. Gilbert Roe<br />

Erected by Shining Mountain Chapter<br />

Daughters of the American Revolution, Billings<br />

and citizens of Rosebud and Big Horn<br />

Counties, Montana. Dedicated June 17, 1934”<br />

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