Camp Sheridan

Camp Sheridan is a military outpost with over 30 frame and brick structures built in 1875 along Beaver Creek. The buildings sit about 12 miles upstream from the White River and once housed soldiers and administrative staff for the nearby Sioux agency.

The camp was established in 1874 and operated until 1880 as a guard post for the Spotted Tail Agency and the Brule Sioux settlement. These years saw rapid westward movement and changes to Native American lands across the region.

The location marks where military personnel and Brule Sioux people lived in close proximity, with Chief Spotted Tail's community depending on the agency's presence. You can sense how this mixing of two very different worlds shaped daily routines for everyone here.

The site sits in a remote rural area, so plan ahead for your visit and check what is accessible. Local historical societies and museums in the region provide information and context about what you will see here.

The Oglala leader Crazy Horse passed through this location in September 1877 on his final journey before his death at Fort Robinson. This passage made the camp a point in one of the most pivotal moments in Plains history.

Location: Nebraska

GPS coordinates: 42.85198,-102.74421

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25