Sitting Bull
1834 - 1890
SITTING BULL
TATANKA IYOTAKE
Sitting Bull was born on the Grand River a few miles
west of Mobridge. His tragic end came at the very
place he was born. He was shot when being arrested
because of his alleged involvement with the Ghost
Dance Craze.
Sitting Bull was originally buried at Fort Yates, ND.
On April 8, 1953, surviving relatives with the aid of
the Dakota Memorial Association moved his remains to
the present location and dedicate the Memorial
Burial Site April 11, 1953.
1876 - Victorious at the Battle of Little Big Horn
1877 - Sought asylum in Canada
1881 - Returned to the United States
1885 - Toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
[Location approximate]
Submitted by @TG1518