| Fort Bennett | |
|---|---|
| was located in Stanley County, South Dakota at the mouth of the Cheyenne River. The site lies under the waters of Oahe Reservoir. | |
  Fort Bennett | |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | United States |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1870 |
| In use | 1870-1891 |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Major Robert E.A. Crofton, 17th Infantry
Captain Edward P. Pearson, 17th Infantry Capt. Carlisle Boyd, 17th Infantry Capt. John H. Donovan, 17th Infantry Lt. Col. George P. Buell, 11th Infantry Colonel William H. Wood, 11th Infantry Captain Charles A. Wikoff, Company E, 11th Infantry Captain William N. Sage, Company I, 11th Infantry Captain Joseph H. Hurst, Company A, 12th Infantry |
| Garrison | 17th U.S. Infantry, Companies B and C 12th U.S. Infantry, Companies A and K |
Fort Bennett was originally called the Post at Cheyenne River Agency and was established during the Indian wars in the Department of Dakota by the U.S. Army to control the Sioux.