Exploring Oklahoma History

Blaine County

The county was named for James Blaine, an American politician who was the Republican presidential candidate in 1884 and Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison.

Established: 1890 ^[1]
County Seat: Watonga, Oklahoma 73772
Area: 929 mi² (2,406 km²)
Population: 8,735 ^[2]
Region: Red Carpet Country
Weather: NWS Norman
Info: Wikipedia
History: Oklahoma Historical Society

Blaine County

Abert Expedition

At this location on October 1, 1845, a military expedition to the Rocky Mountains under the command of James William Abert paused on its return jou...

Blaine County

Cantonment

Cantonment Site about 2 mi. N. Post established on Cheyenne-Arapaho Reservation, March 6, 1879, by 23rd Inf., under Col. Richard Doge. He comple...

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Cantonment, Old Ft. Crossing

The road to Fort Cantonment crossed the North Canadian River in this area.

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Chief Left Hand

Chief Left Hand Born in the 1840's somewhere west of the present Fort Supply. Left Hand ( Niwath also Nawathit) became principle chief of the s...

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Chief Roman Nose

Henry Roman Nose 1856~1917 Cheyenne chief Henry Roman Nose for whom this State Park was named originally owned this 600 acre tr...

Blaine County

Ed Gillespie Building 1903

National Register of Historic Places. Gillespie Building (added 1989 - Building - #89001963) Also known as American State Bank Building;Canadia...

Blaine County

Jesse Chisholm

Jesse Chisholm Born in Tennessee in 1805 of Scottish and Cherokee descent, Jesse Chisholm came to Indian Territory in the 1820's for 40 years...

Blaine County

Jesse Chisholm Grave Site

Jesse Chisholm Born 1805 Died Mar. 4. 1868 No one left his home cold or hungry Jesse Chisholm Born in Tennessee in 1805 of Scottish and ...

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Roman Nose Resort Park

Once a favorite area of the Cheyenne tribe, this area is a scenic retreat set on a canyon bluff that overlooks ancient mesas. Towering cedars, buff...

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Whirlwind Mission & Cemetery

Whirlwind Mission at this location A day school opened here in 1897 for Cheyenne children was named for the friendly Chief Whirlwind. In 1904 to 19...

County information from Wikipedia.
Population from U.S. Census Bureau, 2020.