Beecher Island in 1917: the south channel of the Arickaree River has been closed, owing to the sifting sands of the stream. The Battle of Beecher Island monument is visible in the distance.

Beecher Island is essentially a sandbar located along the lower course of the Arikaree River, a tributary of the North Fork of the Republican River near Wray in Yuma County, Colorado. The site is notable for having been the scene of an 1868 armed conflict between elements of the United States Army and several of the Plains Indian tribes. The island was named for Lt. Fredrick H. Beecher of the 3rd Infantry (nephew of Henry Ward Beecher and veteran of the Battle of Gettysburg), one of the heroes of the engagement who was killed during what became known as the Battle of Beecher Island. The "island" and the courses of the river have been modified by several floods since 1868. In geography, a bar is a linear shoaling landform feature within a body of water. ... The Arikaree River is a tributary of the North Fork of the Republican River that flows mostly in eastern Colorado in the United States. ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... The Republican River rises on the high plains of eastern Colorado in the United States. ... Wray is a city located in Yuma County, Colorado. ... Yuma County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States armed forces and has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... [fuck fuck fuck fuck eat Spirit had power over everything that had ever existed, and the Indians believed that by worshipping him they would become stronger. ... This article or section needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America Commanders George G. Meade Robert E. Lee Strength 93,921 71,699 Casualties 23,055 (3,155 killed, 14,531 wounded, 5,369 captured/missing) 23,231 (4,708 killed, 12,693 wounded, 5,830 captured/missing) The Battle of... Combatants United States of America Arapaho Northern Cheyenne Brulé and Oglala Sioux Commanders Major George A. Forsyth War Chief Roman Nose Strength 51 600–750 (estimated) Casualties 5 killed, 17 wounded 75 killed, many wounded The Battle of Beecher Island (September 17–September 19, 1868), also known as the Battle...

Historic designations

• National Register of Historic Places #NPS–76000569 — "Beecher Island Battleground Memorial" site
• Colorado State Register Property

A map of the Republican River and its tributaries, with the location of Beecher Island highlighted in red.

A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ... The Republican River rises on the high plains of eastern Colorado in the United States. ...

External links

• Beecher's Island Battlefield Monument
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 39.87165° -102.1855°
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