Near Lugert in Greer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Peace on the Plains
About 5 mi., S.E.
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, June 16, 2011
1. Peace On The Plains Marker
Wichita Village in Devil's Canyon was scene of 1st. meeting between the U.S. and Plains Indians in Oklahoma to promote peace, July 21, 1834. U.S. Dragoon Regiment under command of Col. Henry Dodge accompanied by other noted officers and civilians including Capts. David Hunter and Nathan Boone; 1st. Lt. Jefferson Davis; Ex-Gov. Montfort Stokes, N.C.; and George Catlin, Artist.
Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Peace. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1834.
Location. 34° 51.392′ N, 99° 19.844′ W. Marker is near Lugert, Oklahoma, in Greer County. Marker is on U.S. 283, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lone Wolf OK 73655, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Friendship / Western Cattle Trail (approx. 12˝ miles away); First Shelterbelt in the United States (approx. 15.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2020, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 13, 2020, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
