Settlers led by John Hutchinson first came to Medicine Lodge five years after the signing of the 1867 Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty. The town was named for the lodge used by the Kiowa to celebrate the Sun Dance. The settlement rapidly grew with a . . . — — Map (db m258700) HM
The Northeast Corner of the Medicine Lodge Stockade was located near this point. The Militia was commanded by Captain Ricker and John Mosely, who was second in command. The Militia had only one encounter with the Indians. This took place northwest . . . — — Map (db m258596) HM
Near this point was the Northwest Corner of the Medicine Lodge Stockade. According to records, the west line ran south down the present alley to a corner near where the Peoples Bank is now located. The south line was along the south side of the . . . — — Map (db m258439) HM
The Southwest Corner of the Original Stockade was located near this point. The Militia consisted of many young men who had no families, therefore they were kept scouting most of the time. There were over 100 miles of state line to guard. The outfit . . . — — Map (db m258593) HM
In 1874, during a period of Indian Raids in Western and Southern Kansas, the Governor, Thomas A. Osborne, organized the Kansas State Guards. Sun City and Medicine Lodge furnished the companies for this section of the state. The Stockade was built . . . — — Map (db m65193) HM
