Those buried here include chiefs, warriors, army scouts, and families associated with some of the most famous names in Apache history, including Geronimo; Chief Loco of the Warm Springs, who stood for peace; Chief Nana; Chief Chihuahua of the Chiricahuas; and sons and grandsons of Mangus Colorados, Victorio, Cochise, Naiche, and Juh, as well as noted scouts such as Kaahteney, Chatto, Kayitah, and Martine. Also buried here are 12 of the 50 Apaches who served as U.S. soldiers and scouts at Fort Sill. In the Indian Wars, these men were linked with Army leaders including General Cook, Miles, Howard, Crawford, Gatewood, Lawton, Grierson, and Leonard Wood. This cemetery on Beef Creek was established in 1894 by General Scott. Related cemeteries nearby are the Chief Chihuahua plot one-quarter mile north and the Bailtso plot just south across the road, while scouts Mangus and Domeah and white interpreter George Wrottan are buried in the Post Cemetery.

Photo: Mike Wintermantel

Photo: Don Morfe

Medicine Park, Oklahoma · USA