Bass Reeves has been described as one of the most ... more than 32 years and carried out his final tour of duty as a police officer in Muskogee. While he remains an unknown historical figure ...

When Oklahoma achieved statehood in 1907, Reeves joined the Muskogee Police Department as an officer. He died in his home in Muskogee in 1910. "We're just proud of Bass here in Muskogee ...