Historical Marker

Geronimo Grave Marker

Old Fort Sill, North of Lawton, Oklahoma: From I-44 in Lawton, Take Exit 41 on to Sheridan Road, Turn Right on Randolph Road (Follow signs) to Quinette Road right turn pass the Patriot Club and the Golf Course pass under I-44 and follow signs to the Apache Cemetery. Cemetery is on right side of Road. · Lawton · Comanche

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

Geronimo's Grave Marker, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Geronimo (June 16, 1829–February 17, 1909) was a prominent Native American leader of the Chiricahua Apache who long warred against the encroachment of the United States on tribal lands. He died of pneumonia at Fort Sill in 1909.

Location

AddressOld Fort Sill, North of Lawton, Oklahoma: From I-44 in Lawton, Take Exit 41 on to Sheridan Road, Turn Right on Randolph Road (Follow signs) to Quinette Road right turn pass the Patriot Club and the Golf Course pass under I-44 and follow signs to the Apache Cemetery. Cemetery is on right side of Road.
CityLawton
CountyComanche
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.696463, -98.370759

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