National Historic Site · Oklahoma, United States
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is a national historic site in Oklahoma, United States, covering 315 acres (128 ha), established in 1996.
National Historic Site · Oklahoma, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Oklahoma, United States |
| Area | 315 acres (128 ha) |
| Established | 1996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6175° N, 99.7003° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site protects and interprets the site of the Southern Cheyenne village of Chief Black Kettle where the Battle of Washita occurred. The site is located about 150 miles (241 km) west of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, near Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Just before dawn on November 27, 1868, the village was attacked by the 7th U.S. Cavalry under Lt. Col. George Custer. In the Battle of Washita, the Cheyenne suffered large numbers of casualties.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) · Oklahoma City, United States · 119.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washita Battlefield National Historic Site?
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site is in Oklahoma, United States (35.6175° N, 99.7003° W).
When was Washita Battlefield National Historic Site established?
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site was established in 1996, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Washita Battlefield National Historic Site?
Washita Battlefield National Historic Site covers 315 acres (128 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washita_Battlefield_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/waba/ — Official park page.