Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, an Oklahoma National Historic Site located near Elk City

WASHITA BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

WASHITA BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
18555 Hwy 47A, Ste. A
Cheyenne, Oklahoma 73628

(lat:35.6199 lon:-99.7052)

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On November 27, 1868, Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer led the 7th US Cavalry on a surprise dawn attack on a Cheyenne village led by Peace Chief Black Kettle. The event was an example of the tragic clash of cultures that occurred during the Great Plains Wars. It is also a place of remembrance and reflection for those who died here.

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Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is located near Elk City

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Washita Battlefield is located just west of Cheyenne in western Oklahoma approximately 130 miles west of Oklahoma City and 140 miles east of Amarillo, Texas; just 25 miles north of I-40 on State Highway 283. From Cheyenne head west on State Highway 47 for about 1 mile and then make a right on State Highway 47A. The visitor center will be on the right and the battlefield is about .5 miles past the visitor center on the right as well.

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