CategorySioux Nation

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The following story is from the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. Sibley's brigade marched west, establishing a base near Devil's Lake in northeastern Dakota Territory, while Sully's men...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The Black Butte station, fourteen miles to the west of Big Pond, was named for a large black colored butte about five miles to the west of the station. This swing station was also located...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Bluewater Creek From the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Michno. The following story is from the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. With the best interests of his charges in...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The following is from the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Michno. 18 December 1876: Col. Nelson A. Miles sent out battalions of his 5th Infantry to scour the Missouri and...