Enid in Garfield County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Government Springs
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 1, 2012
1. Government Springs Marker
A camping place on the Old Chisholm Trail before and after 1865
Though the pathfinders die the paths remain open
Erected 1921 by Enid Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 36° 23.546′ N, 97° 52.308′ W. Marker is in Enid, Oklahoma, in Garfield County. Marker is on South 5th Street, 0.1 miles south of East Oklahoma Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Springs Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Enid OK 73701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. United States Land Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pioneers: Past, Present and Future (approx. half a mile away); Jesse Chisholm (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Chisholm Trail (approx. 5 miles away); The Missouri Compromise (approx. 7.4 miles away); Buffalo Springs (approx. 12.3 miles away).
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 1, 2012
2. Government Springs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 27, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
