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

Satanta (White Bear)

Kiowa War Chief

— 1830-1878 —

Satanta (White Bear) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Satanta (White Bear) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

"Orator of the Plains"
One of the most illustrious and colorful
Indian leaders of the southwest region.
Signer of the Medicine Lodge treaties
which benefit the Nation's Indian tribes today.

Satanta's (Set-Tainte) Children
Tsa'l-Au-Te (Gray Goose)
Odle-Paw (Buffalo Bird)
Auchiah (Looks-In-A-Ute-Lodge)
Ay Keen (Dash-At-The-Enemy)
Sah-Tope-Ay-Doh (Pipe-Holder)
Ah-Toh-Nah (Charging the Enemy)
Sah-Geh-Ah-Hodle (Skirmish on the East Side)
Pai-Ah-Tay (Same Land Mark)

Title given him by the press because of his
rhetoric and keen sense of speech: courageous
and brave as a warriory: most outspoken and
daring of the war chiefs: Captain of the
Kiowa Tia-Peah Warrior Society
"Possessed the Character of a True Leader"

Erected by National Hall Of Fame For Famous American Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian.

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4.387′ N, 98° 13.657′ 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 at or near this postal address: 901 East Central Boulevard, Anadarko OK 73005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis Tewanima (a few steps from this marker); Cochise (a few steps from this marker); Tecumseh (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Raven "Hosa" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hosteen Klah (within shouting distance of this marker); Stumbling Bear (within shouting distance of this marker); Tohausan (within shouting distance of this marker); Pontiac (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anadarko.

Also see . . . Satanta (Kiowa leader).

One of best known leaders of his tribe in the 1860s–1870s, Satanta was well known for both his prowess as a warrior, and his soaring oratorical powers. Dohäsan was the principal Chief until his death. Satanta was one of the Chiefs who negotiated several treaties with the American government during the 1860s, including the Little Arkansas Treaty (1865) and the Medicine
Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The Satanta (White Bear) Statue and Marker
Lodge Treaty (1867). In the latter, Satanta agreed that the Kiowas would live on a reservation. When the tribe failed to move onto it, Satanta was seized by General George Custer and held as a hostage until the forced removal and migration took place. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on September 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Satanta (White Bear) Statue and Marker from the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the Satanta (White Bear) Statue and Marker from the park

Closeup of Satanta (White Bear) Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

4. Closeup of Satanta (White Bear) Statue

White Bear (Sa-tan-ta), a Kiowa chief; full-length, seated, holding bow and arrows image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Will Soule, 1869/1874

5. White Bear (Sa-tan-ta), a Kiowa chief; full-length, seated, holding bow and arrows

Gravestone of Satanta (White Bear) at Fort Sill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

6. Gravestone of Satanta (White Bear) at Fort Sill

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 176 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 27, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.