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"Apache Indian Cemetery, Fort Sill:The roll call of chiefs, warriors, army scouts and families buried here include the most famous names in Apache History: Geronimo, whose daring band performed deeds unmatched since the days of Captain Kidd; Chief Loco of the Warm Springs who stood for peace; Chief Nana, the original desert fox; Chief Chihuahua of the Charicahoas; and sons and grandsons of Manus Colorados, Victorio, Cochisa, Naiche and Juh and of such noted scouts as Kashteney, Chatta, Kayitah and Martine. Here also lie 12 of the 50 Apaches who were U.S. soldiers and scouts at Fort Sill. This cemetery on Beef Creek was established in 1894 by General Scott."