Marker Text
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.
Location
304 2nd and Main Streets, Crawford. View the marker’s location HERE.
Additional Images
Studio portrait clockwise from top left: Chief Knife, Jack Red Cloud (son of Red Cloud), Baptiste Garnier (Little Bat), and Chief Red Cloud.
