Leavenworth Monument - Mobridge, South Dakota

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Leavenworth Monument - Mobridge, South Dakota has the memorial to the numerous battles fought during the 1800’s between the whites and the Native Americans. Named after Col. Henry Leavenworth, who in 1823, battled with the Arikara over an encounter with fur traders. The battle left 27 casualties and is considered the second bloodiest encounter with Native Americans in South Dakota.

There was also a treaty signed with the Arikara and Sioux at the site in
1825. The Leavenworth Monument that was once only accessible by water, has been moved to a new home at the Klein Museum in Mobridge.

Located west on Hwy 12 at the very well known Klein Museum.

Open year around.