Near Crawford in Dawes County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

K-9 Training Area

Photographed By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021

1. K-9 Training Area Marker

Inscription. In September 1942 the Fort Robinson War Dog Training Center was established. Barracks, classrooms, administrative offices, and other support buildings were located west and north of here. To the east and north was a sprawling kennel area housing 1,800 dogs[.] The dogs were trained as guard. scout, messenger, and sled dogs. Training normally lasted 8 to 12 weeks. Nearly 5,000 dogs, half the number used by the Army in World War II, were trained here. The center was deactivated in June 1946.

Erected by Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 333.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Forts and Castles • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list.

Location. 42° 40.028′ N, 103° 27.699′ W. Marker is near Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes County. Marker can be reached from Bridges to Buttes Byway (U.S. 20) 0.1 miles south of Soldier Creek Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harrison NE 69346, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Officers’ Row, 1874-1875 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chief Crazy Horse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Robinson and the Railroad

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Ft. Robinson (approx. ¼ mile away); Cavalry Barracks/Cheyenne Outbreak (approx. ¼ mile away); Adjuncts Office/Guardhouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Crazy Horse (approx. ¼ mile away); 1909 Brick Barracks (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawford.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, June 30, 2023

2. K-9 Training Area Marker

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Photographed By Connor Olson, May 25, 2021

3. Site of K-9 Training Area

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on May 14, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 3. submitted on May 26, 2021, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.