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13 historical markers in Oklahoma

Battle of Round Mountains

Here between the landmark known as Round Mountains to the south and a camp on Salt Cree three miles to the northwest was fought the first...

Booth No. One

Stillwater, OK

The federal government established this booth where thousands registered for the opening of the Cherokee Outlet on September 16, 1893.

Boundary Line 1889 & 1893

Stillwater, OK

On April 22, 1889, the Run for land south in Old Oklahoma began on this line by Proclamation of Pres. Benj.

Irving's Castle

Writer Washington Irving camped here on October 20, 1832, in his tour of the American prairie.

Jim Thorpe House

Yale, OK

In 1917, Jim Thorpe bought a small home in Yale, Oklahoma and lived there until 1923 with his wife.

Last Boomer Town

Stillwater, OK

About 3/4 mi. east. Here 300 armed "boomers" made their last stand for settlement of the Oklahoma country, led by Wm.

Oklahoma A and M College

Stillwater, OK

Serves the State by instruction, experimentation and extension service.

Outlaw Battle

Site about 3 miles S.E. A battle at Ingalls, on Sept. 1, 1893, between a Dalton-Doolin game and U.S. marshals was a climax in brining law...

Rice / Kirby Cabin

Yale, OK

This cabin is the oldest known homestead in Payne County.

Stillwater Fire Station No. 1

Stillwater, OK

In the early 1930s, an innovative and motivated group of men led by Stillwater Fire Chief J. Ray Pence met and discussed the lack of...

The Battle of Ingalls

Ingalls, OK

The Battle of Ingalls 1893 Pop.

Wild Horse Creek - Washington Irving

Washington Irving's Campsite - October 21, 1832 - - During "A Tour on the Prairies" Famous author and party made trip with company of...

World Famous Athlete Jim Thorpe

Yale, OK

World Famous Athlete Jim Thorpe At the Olympic games in Stockholm, 1912, American Indian Thorpe was the winner in both the Pentathlon and...

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