Sand Creek massacre, Massacre site in the United States
The Sand Creek massacre was a brutal attack on a Cheyenne and Arapaho village.
On November 29, 1864, Colorado militia attacked, killing more than 150 Native Americans.
This event profoundly impacted Native American and United States history.
A National Historic Site memorializes the massacre.
The tragedy is often referenced in discussions of U.S. military atrocities.
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Location
Part of
Colorado War
GPS coordinates
38.54944,-102.51139
Latest update
August 31, 2026 11:57
