National Monument · Montana, United States
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is a national monument in Montana, United States, covering 765 acres (310 ha), established in 1879.
National Monument · Montana, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Montana, United States |
| Area | 765 acres (310 ha) |
| Established | 1879 |
| Coordinates | 45.5703° N, 107.4270° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument preserves the site of the June 25 and 26, 1876, Battle of the Little Bighorn, near Crow Agency, Montana, in the United States. It also serves as a memorial to those who fought in the battle: George Armstrong Custer's 7th Cavalry and a combined Lakota-Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho force. Custer National Cemetery, on the battlefield, is part of the national monument. The site of the connected military action led by Marcus Reno and Frederick Benteen is also part of the National Monument, but is about 3 miles (4.83 km) southeast of the main site.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) · Billings, United States · 56.2 miles away
- Sheridan County Airport (SHR) · Sheridan, United States · 59.5 miles away
- Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) · Cody, United States · 106.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is in Montana, United States (45.5703° N, 107.4270° W).
When was Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument established?
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument was established in 1879, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument?
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument covers 765 acres (310 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Bighorn_Battlefield_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/libi/ — Official park page.