Hardin in Big Horn County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Fort Custer

Photographed By John Stanton, May 26, 2010

1. Fort Custer Marker

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Inscription.

Established as a military post November 1877 by order of President Rutherford B. Haynes and General Phil H. Sheridan. Garrisoned as one of the important Military posts in the Northwest until abandoned by the Government, September 1897. This Fort was named in honor of General George A. Custer, who was killed in action with his entire command at the Battle of Little Big Horn, June 25, 1876.

Dedicated by Shining Mountain Daughters of the American Revolution, Billings, Montana September 21 1930

Erected 1930 by Shining Mountain Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1877.

Location. 45° 44.348′ N, 107° 35.22′ W. Marker is in Hardin, Montana, in Big Horn County. Marker is on East 3rd Street. Located in the Big Horn County Historical Museum parking lot in Hardin, Montana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hardin MT 59034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Joseph's Catholic Church (approx. one mile away); Montana's 1964 Territorial Centennial Train

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Lee Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); Big Horn County Library (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hardin Commercial Historic District (approx. 1.1 miles away); Burlington Northern Depot (approx. 1.1 miles away); 412 North Custer (approx. 1.1 miles away); Schneider Harness and Confectionary (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hardin.

More about this marker. Originally placed on the edge of Fort Custer but moved to its current location.

Regarding Fort Custer. Fort Custer, first called Big Horn Post, was one of the best-equipped and largest cavalry posts in the country and the headquarters of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry.

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2. Fort Custer Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana. This page has been viewed 412 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 13, 2023. 2. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.