Fort Reno

Old Post about 2 mi. N.

U.S. troops encamped near Cheyenne Agency in Indian uprising 1874. Site s.w. of agency selected by Agt. J.D. Miles and Capt T Wint, established as permanent post in July 1875, and named for Gen. Jesse L Reno who died in action in Battle of Antietam, 1862. Post abandoned Feb 24 1908. Reserve was U.S. remount station to 1949.

Marker is on Historic U.S. 66 2 miles north of Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling west.