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Touring Pine Ridge in United States
Pine Ridge in the region of South Dakota with its 3,308 citizens is a city located in United States - some 1,356 mi or ( 2182 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Pine Ridge is now 05:02 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Denver " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Denver, Boulder, Bismarck, Alliance, and Chadron. Being here already, consider visiting Denver . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Pine Ridge ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Oglala Nation Pow Wow
Here are some highlights of the annual Oglala Nation Pow Wow in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Included are the afternoon and evening Grand Entries and the parade. ..
Soldier City : Tribute to Wounded Knee & Native Soldiers
Native Veterans ..
The grave of Red Cloud
His grave overlooks the school given his name: Red Cloud School. The school has a Catholic background as well. ..
Man Breaks Leg In Two- Black Thunder The Native Mustang Nobody Could Ride
Graphic injury....... Black Thunder of Pine Ridge South Dakota breaks a mans (Robert Young Bear) leg in two with one swift kick. The most feared horse on the Great Plains of South Dakota, nobody in th ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Whiteclay, Nebraska
Whiteclay, known to the U.S. Census Bureau as "Pine Ridge", is an unincorporated community in Sheridan County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 14 at the 2000 census. Whiteclay's economy is dependent upon alcohol sales to residents of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, located two miles north across the border in South Dakota, where alcohol consumption and possession is prohibited.
Located at 42.99 -102.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Pine Ridge Airport
Pine Ridge Airport is a public use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) east of the central business district of Pine Ridge, in Shannon County, South Dakota, United States. The airport is owned by the Oglala Sioux Tribe, which has its tribal headquarters at Pine Ridge on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, it is categorized as a general aviation facility. Although many U.S.
Located at 43.02 -102.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Red Cloud
Red Cloud, (1822 – December 10, 1909) was a war leader and a chief of the Oglala Lakota. He led as a chief from 1868 to 1909. One of the most capable Native American opponents the United States Army faced, he led a successful campaign in 1866–1868 known as Red Cloud's War over control of the Powder River Country in northeastern Wyoming and southern Montana. After signing the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), he led his people in the important transition to reservation life.
Located at 43.08 -102.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Wounded Knee incident
The Wounded Knee incident began February 27, 1973 when about 200 Oglala Lakota and followers of the American Indian Movement (AIM) seized and occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Located at 43.15 -102.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Wounded Knee, South Dakota
Wounded Knee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shannon County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 382 at the 2010 census. The town is named for the Wounded Knee Creek which runs through the region. The bones and heart of the Sioux chief Crazy Horse were reputedly buried along this creek by his family following his death in 1877. The town lies within the Pine Ridge Reservation, occupied by the Oglala Lakota (Sioux).
Located at 43.14 -102.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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