The Cherokee Strip Marker

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Near Arkansas City in Cowley County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Cherokee Strip

By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

1. The Cherokee Strip Marker

Inscription.

Dedicated to
the many thousands who pioneered
The Cherokee Strip
September 16, 1893
Thousands gathered in this area to start a
new frontier, six million acres of Cherokee
Indian land was opened to homesteaders.
Tension, danger and hardship were the
order of the day

Arkansas City, Kansas

Location. 37° 1.631′ N, 97° 2.884′ W. Marker is near Arkansas City, Kansas, in Cowley County. Marker is at the intersection of 312th Street and U.S. 77, on the left when traveling west on 312th Street. Click for map. Marker is at a roadside pullout. Marker is in this post office area: Arkansas City KS 67005, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Cherokee Strip (approx. 2 miles away in Oklahoma); Oklahoma, The Indian State (approx. 2 miles away in Oklahoma); Chilocco Indian School (approx. 2 miles away in Oklahoma); a different marker also named Cherokee Strip (approx. 2.8 miles away in Oklahoma); Santa Fe Locomotive Engine No. 2542 (approx. 3 miles away); Korean War Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); 1996 Olympic Torch Relay (approx. 3 miles away); Robert Docking (approx. 3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Arkansas City.

By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

2. The Cherokee Strip Marker

Also see . . .
1. 1893 Cherokee Outlet Opening. (Submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. Cherokee Outlet vice Cherokee Strip. (Submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
3. Map of the Cherokee Outlet and Cherokee Strip. (Submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)

By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

3. The Cherokee Strip Marker

Looking northeast toward US Hwy 77 at far right

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.