1829 - 1909

Geronimo was a famous Chiricahau Apache warrior who led attacks on settlers and soldiers in the southwestern United States and Mexico during the mid 1800's. Geronimo whose name means the smart one was born in what is now New Mexico.



Beginning in the mid 1800's, the United States government began moving Apaches to San Carlos Reservation in Arizona. Geronimo and others soon escaped the reservation and fought against army troops as well as settlers until captured in 1880.



In 1882, Geronimo and his followers again escaped the reservation and began many raids on both sides of the United States - Mexico border. In 1883 Geronimo and his band surrendered to General George Crook who had been pursuing him since his escape from the reservation. After several more escapes and recaptures Geronimo is moved to Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1894 where he lived out the remaining years of his life.