Pawhuska in Osage County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

The Battle of Wooster Mound

Photographed By Michael Manning, November 28, 2009

1. The Battle of Wooster Mound Marker

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Near this site on August 8, 1903, U.S. Deputy Marshal Wiley G. Haines, Chief of Osage Indian Police Warren Bennett, and Constable Henry Majors ended the career of the notorious outlaw gang known as the Martin brothers. The outlaws were wanted for murder and robbery over a five state area. During the fierce gun battle at Wooster Mound, Sam & Will Martin were fatally wounded. Marshal Haines was seriously wounded, but recovered. "No better stroke for law and order in the territory was ever stuck than in wiping out the vicious Martin gang" (Judge Horace Speed).

Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 36° 36.639′ N, 96° 18.283′ W. Marker is in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, in Osage County. Marker is on State Highway 11/99, ¼ mile north of East Evergreen Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pawhuska OK 74056, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 23, 2015

2. The Battle of Wooster Mound Marker

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this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pawhuska (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Pawhuska (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Pawhuska (approx. 3.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); First Boy Scout Troop in America (approx. 4 miles away); Site of the First Osage Agency Building (approx. 4.1 miles away); "Osage in the Enemy Camp" (approx. 4.2 miles away); Blacksmith Home (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pawhuska.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 23, 2015

3. The Battle of Wooster Mound Marker

Looking north along OK Route 11/99

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,018 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 14, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.