National Historic Landmark

Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother

Kirby, Big Horn County, Montana
Listed
August 20, 1972
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
72000735

About this property

Rosebud Battlefield State Park in Big Horn County, Montana preserves a large portion of the battlefield of the Battle of the Rosebud, fought on June 17, 1876. The battle is known by various other names such as The Battle Where the Girl Saved Her Brother by the Northern Cheyenne, and Crook's Fight on the Rosebud. A National Historic Landmark, the park is a day use facility offering hiking, hunting, picnicking and wildlife viewing. It is located 11 miles (18 km) south of Kirby, Montana on Montana Highway 314.

Location

Kirby, Big Horn County, Montana
45.22619, -106.99585

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Young, Alvin, Barn and Cabin Historic District
Listed
0.9 mi
Lee Homestead
Industrial
12.9 mi
Chivers Memorial Church
Industrial
18.8 mi
Ryan's, John, House
Industrial
18.9 mi
Pease's, George, Second Store
Industrial
18.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of the Rosebud
1876Indian Wars
2.4 mi
Battle of Wolf Mountains — Miles vs. Crazy Horse (January 8, 1877)
1877Indian Wars
7.1 mi
Battle of Wolf Mountains (Tongue River)
1877Indian Wars
7.3 mi
Battle of Powder River (Reynolds Fight)
1876Indian Wars
8.3 mi

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When was Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother listed on the National Register?

Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 20, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother?

Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother?

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