In 1884, when Sherman retired, Sheridan was promoted to commander of the entire U.S. Army. So far, his career sounds nothing short of exemplary. But look at the years just after the Civil War, which he spent battling the Plains Indians. As we now know, America's military commanders gave no quarter to the American Indians slaughtered for their land. Me good Injun.
Some historians debate the accuracy of the quote.
But that's splitting hairs. Surely, many other cities honor Sheridan. We could do better.