Initial Rock
Initial Rock | |
Nearest city | Medora, North Dakota |
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Coordinates | 46°48′28″N 103°24′39″W / 46.80778°N 103.41083°W |
Area | 9.9 acres (4.0 ha) |
Built | 1876 |
Part of | Custer Military Trail Historic Archaeological District (ID08001293) |
NRHP reference No. | 76002271[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 7, 1976 |
Designated CP | June 5, 2009 |
Initial Rock, also known as Name Rock, in the Medora Ranger District of the
Two soldiers, W.C. Williams and F. Neely, carved their names in a rock still present at the site. Williams and Neely, under the command of Marcus Reno, survived the battle.[2]
A shelter over the rock has prevented further weathering and vandalism since 1966.[2]
It is one of five sites that are included in Custer Military Trail Historic Archaeological District, which is a large historic district that was listed on the NRHP in 2009. These sites are documented as part of a driving tour through the region.
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c Charles H. Rodgers (April 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Initial Rock / Name Rock". and accompanying photos