Near Kulm in Lamoure County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

In Memory of the Sioux Indians

Photographed by Connor Olson, June 15, 2021

1. In Memory of the Sioux Indians Marker

Inscription. In Memory of the Sioux Indians
who died on this battlefield
September 3-5, 1863
in defense of their
homes and hunting grounds

Erected 1942 by White Stone Hill Local Park Board.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 46° 10.125′ N, 98° 51.409′ W. Memorial is near Kulm, North Dakota, in Lamoure County. It can be reached from 86th Street Southeast near 73rd Avenue Southeast. Located in Whitestone Hill State Historic Site. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Kulm ND 58456, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North Dakota’s Drift Prairie.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Whitestone Hill Battlefield State Historic Site

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(here, next to this marker); In Memory of the Soldiers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line).

Also see . . .
1. Whitestone Hill State Historic Site. (Submitted on June 21, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.)
2. Battle of Whitestone Hill. (Submitted on June 21, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.)

Marker is on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Connor Olson, June 15, 2021

2. Marker is on the right

<i>Whitestone Memorial to Indians unveiled, Whitestone Hill Battlefield, Dickey County, N.D.</i> image. Click for full size.

H.A. Porter (courtesy of the State Historical Society of North Dakota), July 4, 1942

3. Whitestone Memorial to Indians unveiled, Whitestone Hill Battlefield, Dickey County, N.D.

"A monument was dedicated to the Indians who fought and died at Whitestone Hill. Among those who gathered for the event were several members of Two Bears’ family including Basil Two Bears his grandson. The dedication took place on July 4, 1942. This monument is thought to be the first monument in the United States dedicated to the honor of Indians who fought and died in a battle."

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 322 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on June 29, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.