The Reno-Benteen Defense

The Reno-Benteen Defense

June 25-26, 1876

The Reno-Benteen Defense

June 25-26, 1876
📍 Crow Agency, Big Horn County🧭 45.52218, -107.37771

Marker Inscription

After an unsuccessful attack on the Indian camp in the valley, Major Reno and his battalion retreated to this vicinity where they were soon reinforced by Captain Benteen's battalion and the pack train.

In an attempt to find and rejoin Custer they moved northwest, but returned when confronted by warriors. Here the surrounded troops made a desperate stand until the next afternoon when the Indians withdrew as the Terry-Gibbon column approached.

Please obtain a trail guide booklet from adjacent stand. The self-guided tour takes about 45 minutes.

Further reading

The Reno-Benteen Defense — full narrativeThe Reno-Benteen Defense

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