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The Rockpile Museum recognizes 125th anniversary of Buffalo Soldiers crossing the Powder River BasinThe U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Regiment, comprised of approximately 20-25 African American, or Buffalo Soldiers, crossed northeast Wyoming in June and July 1897 on their way from Fort Missoula, Mont. to St. Louis, Mo. The nearly six week journey proved very challenging at times, including severe bouts of illness from contaminated drinking water and going days without reliable meals.