Near Cheyenne in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Battle of the Washita
2 mi. West
Erected 1949 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Native Americans • Notable Events • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1868.
Location. 35° 36.783′ N, 99° 40.303′ W. Marker is near Cheyenne, Oklahoma, in Roger Mills County. Marker is on L. L. Males Boulevard (U.S. 283) near Clay Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Located next to Black Kettle Museum and Roger Mills County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cheyenne OK 73628, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Battle of the Washita (approx. 1.6 miles away); Sandstone Creek Area (approx. 10.1 miles away); California Road (approx. 13.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,168 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 18, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.