Gen. Stand Watie's Grave, Southwest City, MOPhoto from an old postcard. Inscription reads: In Honor Of Gen. Stand Watie only full blood Indian Brig. Gen in the Confederate Army. This brave Cherokee rendered heroic service to the Confederate Cause in Ind. Terr Born in GA Dec 12 1806 Died in Cher. Nat. Sept 9, 1871 A Tribute to his memory by Okla. Div. United Daughters of the Confederacy. "Lest we forget." Click anywhere on the postcard to enlarge the inscription. |
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