Hennessey in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Massacre of Pat Hennessey

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2025

1. Massacre of Pat Hennessey Marker

Inscription. Freighter Hennessey's charred body tied to his wagon wheel was found in a smouldering fire near 3 of his drivers, all killed on July 4, 1874, in last Indian wars when his train was on way along Chisholm Trail to Kiowa Agency. Grave is 2 blocks west.

Erected 1957 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1874.

Location. 36° 6.681′ N, 97° 53.948′ W. Marker is in Hennessey, Oklahoma, in Kingfisher County. It is at the intersection of N Main Street (State Highway 81) and W Nebraska St, on the right when traveling south on N Main Street. The marker is located in the Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 N Main St, Hennessey OK 73742, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and Cherokee Outlet.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); Roy V. Cashion (a few steps from this marker); Tribute to Patriotism and Valor (within shouting distance of this marker); Pat Hennessey (within shouting distance of this marker); First Rural Mail Route (within shouting distance of this marker); Bull Foot Station (approx. ¾ mile away); Run of '89 North Boundary (approx. 3.7 miles away); Cherokee Strip (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hennessey.

The view of the marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2025

2. The view of the marker in the park

Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.