Belfield in Stark County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Custer Trail
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 21, 2023
1. Custer Trail Marker
The Yellowstone Expedition of 1876, organized to quell the hostile Sioux, marched from Fort Abraham Lincoln May 17, 1876, and camped about three miles south of Belfield on May 26, 1876.
From this campsite Custer’s route extends south to the headwaters of Davis Creek, then continues down that creek through the Bad Lands, and enters Montana near Beach, North Dakota.
The trail extends to the banks of the Little Big Horn River in Montana where Custer and a portion of the 7th Cavalry were annihilated by hostile Indians on June 25, 1876.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1876.
Location. 46° 53.336′ N, 103° 11.935′ W. Marker is in Belfield, North Dakota, in Stark County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street North and 4th Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Main Street North. The marker is located in the park at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belfield ND 58622, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Soldiers and the Sioux (approx. 8.6 miles away); Time Travel on the Custer Trail (approx. 8.6 miles away); The Badlands (approx. 8.6 miles away); Welcome to Painted Canyon – A View into Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Custer Trail / Yellowstone Expedition of 1876
Also see . . . 1876: Custer defeated; Lakota and Cheyenne prevail. Excerpt:
On June 25 and 26, on the Greasy Grass River (which is now known as the Little Bighorn), 2,000 Lakota and Cheyenne, who are defending their summer hunting camp, fight and defeat U.S. troops led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. Custer and the 209 soldiers fighting under him are killed. The Indians lose just 32 men.(Submitted on October 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 21, 2023
2. Custer Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
