Military
13
On June 25-26, 1876, from the ridge to your right, Custer first viewed the village. Needing more information about the extent of the encampment, he moved farther north. After witnessing the beginning of Reno's charge, Custer's five companies descended Cedar Coulee, the ravine to your immediate front. After Custer's destruction, this promontory was occupied by Lakota and Cheyenne warriors who poured a deadly and accurate fire into Reno and Benteen's besieged troops, giving the place the name Sharpshooter Ridge.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Montana · United States
