Burning of the Heck Reel Wagon Train. August 1, 1876, Indians attacked and partly destroyed Heck Reel's ox-powered freight wagon train near Elk Horn on the Cheyenne-Ft Fetterman Trail. Bishop and Vaughn had conducted a scientific survey of the old trail to determine the exact location of the attack. This article combines the results of the known historical facts and the site. Originally published by Lingel Guide-Review, April 3 and 10th, 1958. Republished by the Wyoming Pioneer Association, sponsor of Emigrant Trail Treks, headquartered at Wyoming Pioneer Museum, Douglas, WY. 2 copies
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