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

Baker's Ranch

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2025

1. Baker's Ranch Marker

Inscription. Site one-half mile west. This ranch station, noted watering place on the Old Chisholm Trail, was attacked in the last Indian Wars and found deserted a few days later, July 5, 1874, by Indian Agent J.D. Miles who asked for U.S. Cavalry to guard the trail in this section. This site was laid out in 1890 as Baker City, a ghost town now.

Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society and Willis Granite.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1874.

Location. 36° 3.39′ N, 97° 53.975′ W. Marker is near Hennessey, Oklahoma, in Kingfisher County. It is on U.S. 81 ¼ mile south of County Road E 660, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located along the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17491 US-81, 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.

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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bull Foot Station (approx. 3 miles away); First Rural Mail Route (approx. 3.8 miles away); Pat Hennessey (approx. 3.8 miles away); Tribute to Patriotism and Valor (approx. 3.8 miles away); Roy V. Cashion (approx. 3.8 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 3.8 miles away); Massacre of Pat Hennessey (approx. 3.8 miles away); Red Fork Station (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

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Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2025

2. Baker's Ranch Marker

The view of the Baker's Ranch Marker along the highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2025

3. The view of the Baker's Ranch Marker along the highway

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 93 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.