Cheyenne

Roger Mills CountyCounty Seat

Population: 801
Founded: 1892
Elevation: 2,000 ft

About Cheyenne

County seat and home to Washita Battlefield National Historic Site.

History

Founded in 1892, Cheyenne is near the historic Washita Battlefield where significant events in frontier history occurred.

What Makes Cheyenne Special

  • Washita Battlefield proximity
  • Frontier history
  • County seat

Notable People

Willis Franklin Jefcoat

(1924 - 2007)

Metal patchwork sculptor/muralist; museum collection in Canada

Born in Cheyenne

Linda Murphy

(Born 1951)

Oklahoma education figure; two-time GOP nominee for State Superintendent; former gubernatorial education advisor

Born in Cheyenne

Frank Lucas

(Born 1960)

Long-serving U.S. Representative from Oklahoma (former House Agriculture Chair; former House Science Chair)

Born in Cheyenne

Mike Schulz

(Born 1964)

Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore (2017–2018)

Born in Cheyenne

Places in Cheyenne

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Quick Facts

County

Roger Mills County

Population

801

Founded

1892

Elevation

2,000 ft

Nickname

County Seat

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