An abandoned building in Kenton, Oklahoma. After the Civil War, cattlemen began moving into the area, which had been declared public domain. Because it was under no jurisdiction, in also came a number of outlaws as well, including the notorious "Captain" William Coe in about 1864. Located strategically on a long high ridge jutting southwest from a large mesa near where Kenton would later be established, Coe built a "fortress” to protect himself and his gang of some 30 to 50 members, who primarily rustled cattle, horses, sheep, and mules. Photo by Kathy Weiser-Alexander.