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Santa Fe Depot Cheyenne was the western terminus for the Clinton, Oklahoma, and Western Railroad (also known as the "COW") until the Santa Fe took over in 1928 and extended the line to Pampa, Texas. Passenger service survived until the 1960's using a "doodlebug" (AT&SF Motorcar #M.177) as train numbers 63 & 64. That doodlebug still survives and has been restored by the Southern California Scenic Railway Association in California.

All Museums are handicapped accessible


Hours: Open year round, Monday - Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Address: Located in the Cheyenne City Park, Hwy 283
Phone: 580-497-2760

Come visit us in Cheyenne, Oklahoma

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Strong City-Kendall Log Cabin

The homestead house from the Strong City-Kendall area is an original log cabin from the early 1900s that has been restored and furnished to period details. Look for all hidden treasures with self-guided posters to help you see more into the life of the pioneers.

Cheyenne, OK Pioneer History

Antelope Hills

The distinctive formations of the Antelope Hills were a landmark for Spanish explorers in the 1500

Cheyenne, OK Landmarks

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

Santa Fe Depot

Cheyenne was the western terminus for the Clinton, Oklahoma, and Western Railroad (also known as the "COW") until the Santa Fe took over in 1928 and extended the line to Pampa, Texas. Passenger service survived until the 1960's using a "doodlebug" (AT&SF Motorcar #M.177) as train numbers 63 & 64

Cheyenne, OK Railroad History

Veterans' Monument

The Veterans' Monument is the largest monument west of the Mississippi with veteran's names of all wars and conflicts inscribed, and the only county memorial in the United States that lists all of its veterans. Outside viewing at any time, but come by during business hours to view the "Washita"

Cheyenne, OK Monuments

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