Historical Information

1866 – Congress establishes US Army with six all-Black Regiments including 2 Cavalry and 4 Infantry

1869 – Congress creates four regiments of all-Black soldiers including the 25th Infantry

1877 – Fort Missoula is established

1888 – 25th Infantry arrives at Fort Missoula

1896 – Iron Riders complete training rides to McDonald Lake and Yellowstone National Park

1897 – Iron Riders complete 41-day, 1,900-mile ride from Fort Missoula to St. Louis, MO

1898 – 25th Infantry leaves Missoula for Cuba to fight in the Spanish American War