Known as the Gateway To The Wichitas, and home to the Honorary Chief Quanah Parker. The City of Cache, OK (2010 estimated census population of 2,796) is nestled against the hills of the Wichita Mountains near the upper eastern corner of the southwestern quarter of Comanche County. The Wichita Mountains are the principal relief system in the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen. The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, a favorite for hikers and rock climbers in the region, is located adjacent to Cache, Medicine Park, Indiahoma, and historic Meers, and is a short drive from Lawton and Walters. Bison, elk and deer are protected on the 59,020-acre (23,880 ha) wildlife refuge. The mountains are home to numerous working ranches and quarry operations, including a large population of free roaming wildlife, making Cache a beautifully rural, and enticing destination spot for travelers alike. The city is notable as The Gateway to the Wichitas. Cache is also the home of the Honorary Chief, Quanah Parker who was credited as one of the first important leaders of the Native American Church Movement, and his home, The Star House still remains in town today.
