Cherry Creek Encampment Monument

Cherry Creek Encampment Monument, located near St. Francis, Kansas, features iron sculptures by local artist Tobe Zweygardt, commemorating the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and other tribes who survived the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864. This historical site serves as a poignant reminder of the Plains War and the resilience of Indigenous peoples, marking significant events that unfolded in the Cherry Creek Valley.

The encampment was a gathering place for nearly 3,000 Indigenous individuals who sought refuge and later planned a retaliatory attack on Julesburg, Colorado. Visitors can reflect on this important chapter in history while viewing the sculptures and signing the visitor register, making it a meaningful stop for those traveling along Highway 36.

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