After crossing over the South Platte the travelers encountered Ash Hollow with its steep descent down windlass hill.

The wagon ruts of these intrepid voyagers are still visible at Ash Hollow.

He led attacks against the Sioux culminating in the Battle of Ash Hollow in 1855, in which the Sioux were defeated.

He served as the engineer on William S. Harney's Battle of Ash Hollow in the Nebraska Territory in 1855, where he saw his first combat.

She said the thing crossed the Gray Rock River up near Ash Hollow, and carried off half the settlement before they could drive it away.

"Ash Hollow," echoed Frael.

He served as an aide-de-camp for General William S. Harney during his expedition against the Sioux, and participated in the Battle of Ash Hollow.

Smith fought at the Battle of Ash Hollow against the Sioux in 1855.

He played a prominent role in the 1855 Battle of Ash Hollow leading a company of mounted infantry against the Lakota.

Ash Hollow, south side of river, 8 miles.