The Death Of Baptiste Garnier # 265
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N 42° 41.190 W 103° 24.894
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The Death Of Baptiste Garnier
Waymark Code: WM4K8E
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2008
Views: 30
Marker reads as follows
THE DEATH OF BAPTISTE GARNIER
The Chief of Fort Robinson Scouts, Baptiste "Little Bat" Garnier was shot by James Haguewood, bartender, in this building known as Dietrich's Saloon, December 16, 1900. "Little Bat" died near the center of the street intersection about 3 a.m. and was buried at the Fort Robinson cemetery. The record of death and interment states: "Deceased was brutally shot while wholly unarmed and without cause or justification." On a plea of "self-defense," Haguewood was acquitted. Garnier served his country well in bringing peace to the frontier.
Crawford Historical Society
Nebraska State Historical Society
Main street, Crawford
Dawes County
Marker 265
Marker Name: The Death Of Baptiste Garnier # 265
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