Indian Cemeteries
a.k.a. Apache Prisoner-of-War Cemeteries, & Otipoby Comanche Cemete
Fort Sill Military Reservation, Fort Sill, OKGeronimo was one of the most noted Indian leaders, and the most famous prisoner-of-war in American history. On the warpath for 45 years, he spent the last 15 years of his life at his "St. Helena," Fort Sill. He died at the age of 80, on February 17, 1909. The Geronimo Guardhouse and Geronimo's grave are visited yearly by thousands of persons from all parts of the U.S. and from many foreign countries. His stature as one of the world's greatest guerrilla fighters and as a patriot leader of his people continues to grow with the passage of time.
Local significance of the site:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
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