Near Crawford in Dawes County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Ft. Robinson
Nebraska
named in honor of
First Lieutenant
Levi H. Robinson
who made the
supreme sacrifice
February 9, 1874 in the
winning of the west
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1874.
Location. 42° 40.069′ N, 103° 27.957′ W. Marker is near Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes County. Memorial is on Bridges to Buttes Byway (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles south of Soldier Creek Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 Bridges to Buttes Byway, Crawford NE 69339, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1909 Brick Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Crazy Horse (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Headquarters, 1905 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flagstaff, 1890 (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Ft. Robinson (about 300 feet away); Adobe Officers’ Quarters (about 500 feet away); 1887 Barracks Row (about 600 feet away); Officers’ Row, 1874-1875 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawford.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2021, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Connor Olson of Lemmon, South Dakota. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.