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Cheyenne, Oklahoma

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site protects and interprets the site of the Southern Cheyenne village of Peace Chief Black Kettle that was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry under Lt. Col. George A. Custer just before dawn on November 27, 1868. The controversial strike was hailed at the time by the military and many civilians as a significant victory aimed at reducing Indian raids on frontier settlements. Washita remains controversial because many Indians and whites labeled Custer's attack a massacre. Black Kettle is still honored as a prominent leader who never ceased striving for peace even though it cost him his life.

The overlook consists of a historical plaque, a monument commemorating the site, and a panel indicating the approximate route, approach, and attack of Custer, and the approximate location of the Indian village.

There is a self-guided trail system available that is designed to provide you with a visual experience of the happenings here in 1868. The trail system is divided into two trails that allow you to explore and learn about the action on the Washita. The upper loop is 8/10 of a mile with 7 stops, and the lower loop trail is 7/10 of a mile with 5 stops. The guide can be obtained at the locations listed below.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pioneer Memorial Wall

The Pioneer Memorial Wall lists the names of settlers and residents of Roger Mills county. Accompanying the memorial wall is a brief history monument of the settlement of the county and its development from the 1541 crossing by Coronado, through the Indian occupation, the "Land Run,"

Cheyenne, OK Memorials

Black Kettle National Grassland

Black Kettle National Grassland covers about 32,000 acres in western Oklahoma and 2,000 acres in Texas and is home to deer, turkey, and quail hunting.

Cheyenne, OK National Grasslands

Cheyenne City Park - Museums in the Park

The Cheyenne City Park contains seven museums, several memorial structures, playground equipment, a pavilion with a stage, a swimming pool, ball diamonds, handicap accessible bathrooms, and plenty of parking.

Cheyenne, OK Museums

The Story of the Battle of the Washita

Introduction The cultural collision between pioneers and Indians reached its peak on the Great Plains during the decades before and after the Civil War. U.S. Government policy sought to separate tribes and settlers from each other by establishing an Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma)

Cheyenne, OK

Croton Creek Guest Ranch

This area is known for some of the best turkey and wild quail hunting in the country, however few know about the quality of our deer herd, which by the way is outstanding! Accommodations are comfortable and private in our “old western”

Cheyenne, OK Hunting

Things to do near Cheyenne, OK

Beaver Pioneer Park Golf Course

Beaver's Golf Course is a semi-private 9-hole course with bent grass greens and water challenges. There is a practice area wi...

Land Office Building/ Post Office

Jones and Plummer Trail Museum

Cowboy Cemetery

Ponca City Art Center