Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

As Long As The Waters Flow

Dedication Ceremonies

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

1. As Long As The Waters Flow

Inscription.

Honoring the centuries-old presence and contribution of
Native Americans to Oklahoma
State Capitol Rotunda Sunday, June 4, 1989
Master of Ceremonies
State Senator Enoch Kelly Haney, Seminole Creek
Program Participants
Allan Houser (Haozous),
Chiricahua-Apache, Sculptor
[List of Participants]
Unveiling Ceremony - Flag Plaza
Traditional Cedar Smoke Blessing
George 'Woogee' Watchetaker,
Comanche Medicine Man

The ceremony was attended by more than one thousand guests, including Oklahoma Tribal leaders, who participated in an Allan Houser Honor Dance on the Flag Plaza
Red Earth Festival Drum - Mandaree Singers,
New Town, N. Dakota
——————
Allan Houser (Haozous), Chircahua Apache
Born near Apache, Oklahoma, June 30, 1914
Son of Sam and Blossom Haozous
Commissioned for the State Capitol
by the
State of Oklahoma
and the
State Arts Council of Oklahoma
Dedicated June 4, 1989

Erected 1989 by Robert S. and Grayce B. Kerr Foundation, Inc., and National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Oklahoma.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music

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• Native Americans • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1989.

Location. 35° 29.484′ N, 97° 30.185′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is on NE 21st Street west of Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Statue is on the south grounds of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2300 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City OK 73105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma State Seal (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma Timeline (a few steps from this marker); Flags Flown Over Oklahoma (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to Range Riders (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma City Oil Field (within shouting distance of this marker); American Elm (within shouting

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

2. As Long As The Waters Flow Marker

distance of this marker); George Washington Elm Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

3. As Long As The Waters Flow Marker

As Long As The Waters Flow at Oklahoma State Capitol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

4. As Long As The Waters Flow at Oklahoma State Capitol

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.