Anadarko in Caddo County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Victorio

(Be-du-ya)

— Apache Chief —

Victorio Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Victorio Marker

Inscription. (Warm Springs Apache-Band of Chil-ehn-deh)
ca 1809 - 1879

Victorio was known for his skills in warfare tactics. He lived up to his name, "The Triumphant One". Despite the hardships and abuses imposed on his people, he tried to keep peace. He died victorious, striving to protect his people against all odds and injustices committed against him by non-Indians invading his territorial lands. Driven from his homelands time and time again, he was forced to take revenge and went on the warpath one last time. He said, "Only after you deprive me of life will I lay down my weapons. It is only then that you may do with my people and homelands as you wish I have tried to keep peace until I could not any longer."

Erected by National Hall Of Fame For Famous American Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 35° 4.371′ N, 98° 13.621′ W. Marker is in Anadarko, Oklahoma, in Caddo County. Marker is on East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the grounds of the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anadarko OK 73005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quanah Parker (Kwania) (a few steps from this marker); Sacajawea (a few steps from this marker); Tohausan (a few steps from this marker); Charles Curtis (a few steps from this marker); Pontiac (a few steps from this marker); Tishomingo (within shouting distance of this marker); Maj. Gen. Clarence L. Tinker (within shouting distance of this marker); Stumbling Bear (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anadarko.

Also see . . . Victorio.

In Victorio's War from September 1879 to October 1880, Victorio led a band of Apaches, never numbering more than 200 men, in a running battle with the U.S. and Mexican armies and the civilian population of New Mexico, Texas, and northern Mexico, fighting two dozen skirmishes and battles. He and his followers were killed or captured by the Mexican army in the Battle of Tres Castillos in October 1880. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on September 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Victorio Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The Victorio Statue and Marker

The view of the Victorio Statue and Marker by the fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the Victorio Statue and Marker by the fountain

Chiricahua Apache chief Victorio image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Wikipedia, circa 1875

4. Chiricahua Apache chief Victorio

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 135 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 25, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.