How did Wounded Knee get its name?

Wounded Knee gets its name from a creek in South Dakota where the infamous Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890. The name is believed to derive from a Lakota Sioux term, "Wounded Knee," which refers to the location where a group of Lakota people were killed by U.S. Army troops. The massacre marked a significant and tragic event in American history, symbolizing the violent suppression of Native American tribes during westward expansion. The site has since become a symbol of Native American resistance and a reminder of past injustices.