Banner in Sheridan County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
As an Infantryman
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2015
1. As an Infantryman . . . Marker
This is one in a series of markers that tell the story of the Fetterman Fight of December 21, 1866.
you are part of a detail formed this morning consisting of 49 men from companies A, C, E, and H of the 18th Infantry Regiment, you are told you will relieve a wood train under attack on Sullivan Hill for the third time in three weeks. On December 6, Col. Carrington and Capt. Fetterman fought a day long battle, in which Lt. Bingham and Sgt. Bowers are killed. On the 19th Capt. Powell, under orders from Col. Carrington, did not pursue the attackers over Lodge Trail Ridge, when relieving the wood train.
You are dressed in a Great-Coat, dark blue Blouse, sky blue Trousers, Jefferson boots and a fatigue cap. You are carrying a slow-firing Springfield muzzle-loader, 40 rounds of ammunition and a bayonet. Capt. Fetterman, the detail commander, is carrying a saber and revolver. The NCOs also carry swords.
You are excited about the detail but wish you had more training with your rifle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1863.
Location. 44° 34.64′ N, 106° 50.535′ W. Marker is in Banner, Wyoming, in Sheridan County. It can be reached from Piney Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Banner WY 82832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. See all of the markers on the Fetterman Fight Interpretive Trail.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2015
2. As an Infantryman . . . Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2015
3. Marker on the Fetterman Battlefield
Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
