Battle of Little Muddy Creek 1877
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 May 1877 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1877 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Great Sioux War of 1876 | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 45.6167, -106.6667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Little Muddy Creek, also known as the Lame Deer Fight, was fought on May 7–8, 1877, by United States soldiers and scouts against a village of Miniconjou Lakota. The battle occurred near Little Muddy Creek in Montana Territory, near present-day Lame Deer, Rosebud County.
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