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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, preserves the location of the November 27, 1868, attack on Cheyenne Peace Chief Black Kettle’s village by the 7th United States Cavalry. Led by Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, the calvary carried out a surprise attack at dawn, killing or capturing all the villagers in less than thirty minutes.
HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF THE WASHITA
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Last updated on January 27, 2026
