Historical Marker

Dwight Mission

Travel I-40 East, exit at Dwight Mission Road (exit #303 between Vian and Sallisaw). Turn north (left) on Dwight Mission Road. At first stop sign, continue north (straight) for 5 miles to next stop sign. Turn East (right) and travel 2 miles to next stop sign. At intersection, turn North (left) and follow road 1 mile to Dwight Mission; entrance is on East (right) side of road. ** · Dwight Mission · Sequoyah

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

Dwight Presbyterian Mission was the first American mission to the Native Americans established west of the Mississippi River.

Location

AddressTravel I-40 East, exit at Dwight Mission Road (exit #303 between Vian and Sallisaw). Turn north (left) on Dwight Mission Road. At first stop sign, continue north (straight) for 5 miles to next stop sign. Turn East (right) and travel 2 miles to next stop sign. At intersection, turn North (left) and follow road 1 mile to Dwight Mission; entrance is on East (right) side of road. **
CityDwight Mission
CountySequoyah
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.547590, -94.852730

Sources

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