Historical Marker

Battle of Summit Springs

On CO-63, 3/4 mile south of Atwood. · Atwood · Logan

Colorado marker

Inscription

13 miles southeast from this point is the site of the Battle of Summit Springs. Last engagement with plains Indians in Colorado, July 11, 1869. Cheyennes who raided western Kansas were attacked by General E. A. Carr with the Fifth U.S. Cavalry and Pawnee scouts under Maj. Frank North. Two white captives were held by the Indians; one (Mrs. Alderdice) was killed.

The other (Mrs. Weichel) was rescued. Chief Tall Bull and 51 Indians killed

Location

AddressOn CO-63, 3/4 mile south of Atwood.
CityAtwood
CountyLogan
StateColorado
Coordinates40.535183, -103.266324

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