Banner in Sheridan County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

As a Cavalryman . . .

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2015

1. As a Cavalryman . . . Marker

This is one in a series of markers that tell the story of the Fetterman Fight of December 21, 1866.

Inscription.
. . . you dress lightly because the weather is clear. You are carrying your recently issued seven shot Spencer repeater and a saber. Lt. Grummond will command and he carries a saber and revolver. Wheatley and Fisher, who are with you, carry 15 shot Henry repeaters.

As the command reaches this point, it is split up. The infantry is behind you, although some are riding double or are running along side holding the stirrups of the cavalrymen. In your pursuit of the decoys, you have fired some of your ammunition and your horse is tiring. You continue pursuing the decoys into the valley.

At Peno Creek the decoys criss-cross and more Indians than you have seen before rise up from ambush. You retreat toward Lodge Trail Ridge, pausing several times to fire at your pursuers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 44° 34.696′ N, 106° 50.604′ W. Marker is in Banner, Wyoming, in Sheridan County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In the End . . . (within shouting distance of this marker); During Your Advance . . . (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Discoveries (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); As the Attack Continues… (about 300 feet away); Big Nose . . . (about 400 feet away); As an Infantryman . . . (about 500 feet away); The Bozeman Trail 1863 – 1868 (about 600 feet away); You Pursue . . . (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Banner.

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 a Cavalryman . . . Marker

Marker on the Fetterman Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 23, 2015

3. Marker on the Fetterman Battlefield

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.