Press Release
September 21, 2026
Contact: Dr. Matthew Pearce
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-8659
[email protected]
okhistory.org/markers
Dedication Planned for New Craterville Park Historical Marker in Cache
CACHE, Okla. — The Oklahoma Historical Society will dedicate a historical marker commemorating Craterville Park at the Lazy Buffalo Cabins in Cache on Tuesday, September 29, at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
In 1923, Frank S. Rush purchased several hundred acres in the Wichita Mountains and established Craterville Park. The park quickly became the premier family entertainment venue in southwest Oklahoma. Amenities included camping, rental cabins, horseback riding, a general store, a US Post Office, an Indian curio store and museum, a spring-fed swimming pool, a restaurant, a skating rink, and amusement rides. The Craterville Park Indian Fair, which featured American Indian crafts, powwows, and sports, was established in 1924 through an agreement with Rush and a group of Kiowa, Comanche, and Apache leaders. The expansion of Fort Sill in 1956 forced Craterville Park’s relocation to a site north of Altus near Quartz Mountain State Park.
The dedication ceremony will feature Frank Rush III, Mayor Scott Brown of Cache and Dr. Matthew Pearce of the Oklahoma Historical Society.
The Lazy Buffalo Cabins are located at 16260 Oklahoma Highway 115 in Cache.
About the Historical Marker Program
The Historical Marker Program officially launched following World War II, when it was directed to select 100 people, places or events important to state history. Today, the Oklahoma Historical Society maintains records for over 700 historical markers sponsored by the OHS or other organizations and individuals. In 2024, the OHS began replacing damaged or missing markers sponsored by the OHS with money from the Legacy Capital Financing Fund. The OHS accepts applications for new historical markers twice yearly (May 15 and October 15). Visit okhistory.org/markers for more information.
About the Oklahoma Historical Society
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
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