Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Troops of the 7th U.S. Cavalry clashed with Sioux and Northern Cheyenne Indians in the famous Battle of the Little Bighorn, June 25-26,1876. Lt. Col. George A. Custer and all of the men of five companies under his immediate command, more than 260 soldiers, were killed. Custer National Cemetery, containing nearly 5,000 interments, lies within the park.
P.O. Box 39
Crow Agency, MT 59022-0039
406-638-3204
Published: 29 Apr 2002 | Last Updated: 13 Sep 2011
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication
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Parks Near Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area,WY (31 mi.)
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- Custer National Forest,MT (69 mi.)
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