Exploring Oklahoma History
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Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
Buffalo Springs Trading Post and Ranch
Buffalo Springs Trading Post and Ranch One half mile due west of the location stood Buffalo Springs Trading Post, Ranch, and Stagecoach stand. This sketch of the ranch was made by Adolph Hunnius. A surveyor, in 1876. Buffalo Springs was a well - used stop for drovers and herds along this western trail variant. it was from this location that the ill - fated Hennessey Party departed on July 4, 1874. Headed south along the Ft. Sill - Arkansas City wagon road despite warning of Indian hostilities in the area. A few miles south, the Party was attacked and killed. (Image courtesy of Kansas State Historical Society)
Located in Garfield County, Oklahoma.
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