History in the Making

History Made

Construction of the Indian Memorial began on April 23, 2002. The Memorial stands about 75 yards from Last Stand Hill. All photos provided by the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument unless noted otherwise.

First Day -- April 23, 2002...breaking ground

June 18, 2002 -- Pouring Cement

July 10, 2002 -- Begin work on the parking lot and new walkway to the Indian Memorial.

July 13, 2002

August 11, 2002--Both pictures viewed from the visitor center parking lot. Photos by Bob Reece

August 26, 2002

September 9, 2002

September 10, 2002 -- Inside the Memorial

October 17, 2002

October 25, 2002

March 25, 2003--A sure sign that spring has returned to the Little Bighorn Battlefield...construction on the Indian Memorial has begun. These photos show the unloading of the heavy granite blocks.

One Year Later, What a Difference a Year Makes -- April 24, 2003

Dedication June 25, 2003

Spirit Warrior -- photo by Bob Reece

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