In 1878 Chief Dull Knife and Little Wolf of the Northern Cheyennes escaped from their reservation near Fort Reno, Oklahoma to western Kansas. On September 27, the braves, women and children of the Cheyenne Nation made a stand on the bluffs of Beaver Creek, located just south of the park. This encounter with the US Calvary was the last Indian battle in Kansas. The site became known as Squaw's Den Batlleground because of the cave where the women and children hid during and after the battle. Presently, a marker designates the area and describes the battle.
Location:
520 W Scott Lake Dr, Scott City Kansas 67871
Telephone
316-872-2061
Other History nearby:
(Scott City) El Cuartelejo Indian Pueblo
(Oakley) Fick Fossil and History Museum
(Scott City) Squaw's Den
(Scott City) Steele Homestead Museum
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01/10 Coming to The Scott City area
Wild West Festival Hays City KS July3-6 A typical Kansas fair -- parade, big name music stars, games, demonstrations, competitions and shows, including fireworks.
Dodge City Days Dodge City KS July26-August4 The 10-day celebration hosts more than 50 events including Q-97 FM DODGE CITY DAYS COUNTRY Concert,
the top-rated Dodge City Days Rodeo,
a 2-day Indoor Craft show with over 200 crafters from a 10-state area,
KidFest, and
Professional Barbecue Contest.
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