Elizabeth Bacon Custer

Biography

Elizabeth Bacon Custer kept alive both the memory and the ideals of General George Armstrong Custer with grace and resolve. Her life became a testament to loyalty, as she worked tirelessly to preserve the history of her husband’s service and to support the West Point community.

Her voice carried the courage of a pioneer woman, and she remained a beloved figure for her ability to blend dignity with warmth, offering solace and inspiration to those who encountered her.