Sturgis, South Dakota: Monument to a Scalped Pony Rider
A decent-size obelisk marks the spot where Charles "Red" Nolin was ambushed, killed, and scalped by Indians in 1876.
- Address:
- Harmon St., Sturgis, SD
- Directions:
- South end of town. I-90 exit 32. Drive north of Junction Ave. for two blocks. You'll see the monument on the right, at the corner of Junction Ave. and Harmon St.
- Admission:
- Free
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Monument to a Scalped Pony Rider Charles "Red" Nolin was a 24-year old pony mail carrier who was ambushed, killed, and scalped by Indians in 1876 while carrying mail to Deadwood on the Sidney-Deadwood trail. A monument stands at the spot where he was killed and temporarily buried.
[Gerald D Massey, 07/31/2012]Nearby Offbeat Places
- Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame, Sturgis, SD - < 1 mi.
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According to the monument's accompanying historical marker, "He had promised his mother... that this would be his last ride." Nearby Deadman Creek and Deadman Mountain were named in honor of dead Red.