Montana - Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

[ttora4runner]

On my way up to Billings, Montana today I fiqured I'd pay a short visit to the Little Bighorn National Monument.

National Cemetery - I was amazed at the number of graves here

 

[ttora4runner]

Further on into the monument

The main marker for those who fought at Little Big Horn

Closes up of the plaque

A little monument for the 7th Calvary's horse's

 

[ttora4runner]

As you drive along the 4.5 mile long road there are a number of pull-outs pull-outs with descriptions of the events in that specific area along with scattered grave markers.

The grave marker at the end of the road for the 'Reno-Benteen Battlefield'

The view at the end of the road

Quote from 'Crazy Horse' a the Native American memorial at the park

 

[1leglance]

very cool write up & pics
so much history and such a different perspective from then to now
Thanks for showing both the US & Native sides of things

 

[roverrocks]

very cool write up & pics
so much history and such a different perspective from then to now
Thanks for showing both the US & Native sides of things

I heartily concur. Thank you for the lesson and pictures.

 

[Rot Box]

Great pics thanks for sharing.

 

[TangoBlue]

Thanks for sharing. A very moving monument; even more so in the winter.

 

[Willman]

Looks like a great trip. Its one thing to read it in a book and another to experience it in person. Very cool.

 

[kevint]

Looks like a great trip. Its one thing to read it in a book and another to experience it in person. Very cool.

Read a book AND visit.

 

[truck mechanic]

Its on my bucket list, thanx for sharing!
Paul