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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

  • Also Known As: The Battle of Washita
  • Vicinity: NW of Cheyenne on US 283
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Site

The morning was still and bitter cold when cultures clashed. . . .

The site protects and interprets the setting along the Washita River where Lt Col George A Custer led the 7th US Cavalry on a surprise dawn attack against the Southern Cheyenne village of Peace Chief Black Kettle on November 27, 1868. The attack was an important event in the tragic clash of cultures of the Indian Wars era. - NPS


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1868/11/27 Battle of the Washita
1869/00/00

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Particulars for Washita Battlefield National Historic Site:
Historic Use Battle site
Cultural Affiliation Cheyenne
Owner Federal
Criteria Historic Event
Area of Significance Military
Level of Significance National
Cultural Affiliation Native American
Owner Private
Sight Category Site
Owner State



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration: 15th October 1966

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Registry Address: NW of Cheyenne on U.S. 283
Registry Number: 66000633
Resource Type: Site
Owner: Private, State, Federal
Area in Acres: 7680
Contributing Sites: 1
Non-Contributing Structures: 1
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark, National Landmark boundary approved
Certification: Listed in the National Register
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Native American, Military
Applicable Criteria: Event
Period of Significance: 1850-1874
Significant Year: 1868, 1869
Historic Function: Defense
Historic Sub-Function: Battle site
Current Function: Landscape
Current Sub-Function: Park

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