Rosebud Battlefield-Where the Girl Saved Her Brother | |
Location | Big Horn County, Montana |
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Nearest city | Busby, Montana |
Coordinates | 45°13′50″N 106°59′52″W / 45.23056°N 106.99778°W |
Area | 4,220 acres (1,710 ha)[1] |
Built | 1876 |
NRHP reference No. | 72000735 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | August 21, 1972[2] |
Designated NHL | August 19, 2008[3] |
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.[1][3]