Cheyenne, Oklahoma
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25miles East of Cheyenne
Foss Reservoir is western Oklahoma's largest lake operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The dam is 30 ft wide at the crest, 142 ft high and 18,130 ft long. The 8,800 acre lake with 63... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Roll One-Room School
Step across the threshold of this restored one-room school and see the teacher and scholars in 1910 dress. Relive McGuffy Readers, ciphering, inkwells and pens, lunchtins, outhouses, marbles, roll the hoop, ante over, lye soap, and more in this "hands on" history experience.
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
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
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
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
Cheyenne, OK Battlesites
Things to do near Cheyenne, OK
Newkirk Golf Course
9 holes. ...
The Kanza Museum
With heavy emphasis on the history and preservation of Kaw Nation's artifacts, the Kansa Museum has frequently changing displ...