Custer in Custer County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

General George A. Custer

1839 - 1876

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2026

1. General George A. Custer Marker

Inscription.

Commanded government-ordered
expedition of 1,200 men into
the Black Hills region: July 1874

Died: June 1876
Battle of the Little Bighorn
near Hardin Montana

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Exploration • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1876.

Location. 43° 45.947′ N, 103° 35.869′ W. Marker is in Custer, South Dakota, in Custer County. It is on Washington Street east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 615 Washington Street, Custer SD 57730, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West River

and in Greater Rapid City.

It is also in the American Black Hills,

in the 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 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Big Rock Park & Pageant Hill (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the Harbach Trailhead (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Dakota Territory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chief Sitting Bull (about 400 feet away); George Armstrong Custer (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Big Rock Park & Pageant Hill (about 400 feet away); Historic Site (about 500 feet away); Custer Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Custer.

General George A. Custer Marker and Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2026

2. General George A. Custer Marker and Sculpture

General George A. Custer Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 22, 2026

3. General George A. Custer Sculpture

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.