Near Rosebud in Rosebud County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Grave of Unknown Man

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 18, 2021

1. Grave of Unknown Man Marker

Inscription. In 1886, ranchers buried near here what many believe to be the remains of Private Nathan Short, Co. C, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Short was believed to be carrying a message from General Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, 7 miles S.W, of this point on June 25, 1876.

Erected by:
The 7th Cavalry Regiment Association and the 1st Cavalry Division Association in cooperation with local residents, 1983

Erected 1983 by 7th Cavalry Regiment Association and 1st Cavalry Division Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 46° 10.907′ N, 106° 29.028′ W. Marker is near Rosebud, Montana, in Rosebud County. Marker is on Rosebud Creek Road (County Road 447) 4 miles south of Interstate 94, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rosebud MT 59347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Custer Campsite - June 22, 1876 (approx. 3½ miles away); Scouting South of the Yellowstone (approx. 6.6 miles away); The Seventh Passes in Review (approx. 6.7 miles away); Ready to March (approx. 6.8 miles away); Rosebud Creek

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(approx. 6.8 miles away); St. Philip's Episcopal Church (approx. 6.8 miles away); Join the Voyage of Discovery (approx. 10.4 miles away); The Hell Creek Formation (approx. 10.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosebud.

Also see . . . Desperate Flight From the Little Bighorn -- HistoryNet. ...soldiers made anecdotal mention of Short’s remains. “Heard of Nathan Short,” recalled C Company Private Peter Thompson, who survived because “horse trouble” kept him from following Custer into battle. “He got good distance toward Rosebud.…Had initials on cartridge belt.” (Submitted on December 29, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 18, 2021

2. Grave of Unknown Man Marker

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 18, 2021

3. Grave of Unknown Man Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.