Henry Roman Nose

Blaine County · on OK-8A in Roman Nose State Park · location approximate

Roman Nose State Park is named for Cheyenne Chief Henry Roman Nose (1856–1917). Much of the park once comprised Chief Roman Nose’s allotment. The grave of Henry Roman Nose is located one-half mile west of Watonga. Roman Nose State Park opened on May 16, 1937.

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