1822 Massacre: Where the Crows Were Killed

In 1822, a Lakota Sioux War Party decimated a Crow village north of the Black Hills. The details of this event are difficult to ascertain, but the 1874 Black Hills Expedition map lends credence to the story. The event at Crow Buttes should not be confused with the fighting at Crow Butte near Crawford, Nebraska.

[@walterbrown9651]

Right on time! I was just in Crow Country! headed to Spearfish Canyon and Crazy Horse! I was at the 148th LBH Anniversary, was hoping to meet you Data Meister! HOKAHEY! Stay Strong!

[@nmelkhunter1]

Always good to learn something new. Thank you for sharing.

[@derekp2674]

Thanks very much DM, that was really interesting.

[@gator83261]

I live in Neenah, Wisconsin just north of Oshkosh. I’ll try to go to the show this year, if you have a meet & greet time(s) let us know.

[@MilitaryHistory317]

I will be in Oshkosh on the 21st, seeking to get some photos, and then on Monday, I will be at the South Pavilion for the full airshow. I believe I have a camping spot on site. In a previous lifetime, I lived in Madtown, so it is always great to get back to Wisconsin.

[@jimplummer4879]

Exactly !!

[@conradnelson5283]

Nice story

[@philipargo]

Decent video with two exceptions: decimation is not the same as annihilation...it's almost the reverse, and it looks pretty stupid from my perspective to be doing your lifting while recording. Who are you trying to impress?

[@MilitaryHistory317]

Our cat, "Boy," in classic redneck fashion we put on a leash outside. He enjoys the ruckus I guess. My employees live to tease me about the cat.

[@Jay_Hall]

phil, you sound like a sad bore with few friends. :)

[@jesseacewest]

Torn rotary cuff is legit

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

The Sioux came from the Great Lakes region, pushed out by French fur trappers.

[@Jay_Hall]

Martin,,the Chippewa pushed them out onto the plains. Humans repeat the same evils over and over, today it is the USA coveting the Russian natural resources while claiming to protect democracy. LOL! So sad really.