Correcting a Common Misconception: Custer City, SD is NOT the location of Custer’s Last Stand Written by Dolsee Davenport September 9, 2019 George A. Custer was born in 1839 in Rumley, Ohio, one of five children born to Emmanuel and Maria Custer. In 1864 he married Elizabeth Bacon whom he called Libbie. During the Civil War, Custer’s rank was Major General. After the war ended, he reverted to his pre-war rank of Captain and then was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and put in command of the newly formed Seventh U.S. Cavalry. | Plan for the 101st Annual Gold Discovery Days Celebration July 16, 2024 National Trails Day Written by Darian Block May 31, 2024 BRIDGES OF CUSTER COUNTY March 27, 2024 Groundhog Day! Written by Andrea Spaans February 1, 2024 Plan for Vacation Day Written by National Day Calendar January 29, 2024 |