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Leech Lake Fight

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The following story is from the book, Indian Wars, by Bill Yenne. In September 1898, a Chippewa man named Bug-onay-gee-shig (nicknamed Old Bug) was arrested at Onigum, Minnesota, on charges of...

Killdeer Mountain

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Killdeer Mountain, North Dakota, Dunn County, July 28-29, 1864 History U.S. Major General John Pope's 1864 campaign against the Lakota (Sioux) was a response to the demands for protection by...

Independence Rock

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Pioneers traveling to Oregon, California, Utah and Pony Express riders carrying the mail across the nation all knew Independence Rock as one of the most important landmarks on their journey...

Hayfield Fight

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts Fought on August 1, 1867, three miles from Fort C.F. Smith, Montana, Territory, the battle pitted a determined stand of 31 soldiers and civilians against more than 700 Sioux and Cheyenne...

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