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Colonial and Pre-Columbian

Medicine Crow Site Violence

1250
South Dakota
Era
Colonial and Pre-Columbian
Year
1250
Location
South Dakota
Status
Historical record
The Battle

History & Significance

Medicine Crow Site Violence was a Colonial and Pre-Columbian engagement fought in South Dakota, 1250.

Located in the same region as the Crow Creek Massacre site, the Medicine Crow site represents the preceding generation of Middle Missouri tradition occupation characterized by endemic conflict. The fortification and trauma evidence here and at neighboring sites (including the Talking Crow site 39BF4) documents the buildup of violence that culminated in the 1325 massacre. Documented by Hurt.

Forces engaged
Unknown vs. Initial Middle Missouri tradition village near Crow Creek
Outcome
Fortified village; skeletal evidence of violence in associated burial contexts. Part of the violent environment that culminated in the Crow Creek Massacre of c.1325.

Approximate location. The nearest recorded settlement is shown; the exact site is unrecorded.

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When did Medicine Crow Site Violence take place?
Medicine Crow Site Violence took place in 1250.
Where was Medicine Crow Site Violence fought?
Medicine Crow Site Violence was fought in South Dakota, United States.
What was the significance of Medicine Crow Site Violence?
Located in the same region as the Crow Creek Massacre site, the Medicine Crow site represents the preceding generation of Middle Missouri tradition occupation characterized by endemic conflict. The fortification and trauma evidence here and at neighboring sites (including the Talking Crow site 39BF4
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