Category: Oklahoma Things
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Leaping Into History Monument: Edmond, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the Leaping Into History historical marker in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Leaping Into History “Nannita R.H. “Kentucky” Daisey gained fame during the Oklahoma Land Rush of April 22, 1889 when she literally leapt…
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Historic Stretch of Route 66 in Arcadia
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show a stretch of Route 66 on the National Register of Historic Places in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription 1926-1952 Arcadia Route 66 Roadbed – Oklahoma County National Register of Historic Places November 30, 1999 “This…
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Eastern Boundary of the 1889 Land Run: Luther, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the Historic Marker for the Eastern boundary line of the 1889 Land Run in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Run of ’89 East Boundary “At the opening of the ‘Old Oklahoma’ April…
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Washington Irving’s Campsite: Arcadia, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker in Arcadia for one of the stops on Washington Irving’s trip through Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Washington Irving’s Camp “The Washington Irving Party and a troop of U.S. Rangers encamped on…
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