Historical Marker

Rough Rider

Located in the Highland Cemetery 3 miles north of Pawnee on Hwy 18. The memorial site is located in the south-central part of the cemetery. Enter at Gate 3, and proceed some .1 mi (135 yds) north along the trail. The monument will be on the left (west) of the trail among trees. · Pawnee · Pawnee

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

Dedicated to Roosevelt's Rough Riders buried at a nearby cemetery, this is the only monument dedicated to the Rough Riders in Oklahoma.

Location

AddressLocated in the Highland Cemetery 3 miles north of Pawnee on Hwy 18. The memorial site is located in the south-central part of the cemetery. Enter at Gate 3, and proceed some .1 mi (135 yds) north along the trail. The monument will be on the left (west) of the trail among trees.
CityPawnee
CountyPawnee
StateOklahoma
Coordinates36.363348, -96.794119

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