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

Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

1. Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 Marker

Inscription.

A centennial tribute to the people who shared this land at the turn-of-the-century, and who still call it home today. They faced opportunties and obstacles together and were woven together in time. The spirit that fueled the dream then, and the determination that keeps it alive today has not changed. We are a people of varied cultures hoping to create a better life and shared rewards.

Erected by Eastman National Bank.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 36° 52.934′ N, 97° 3.205′ W. Marker is in Newkirk, Oklahoma, in Kay County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 77) and 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 South Main Street, Newkirk OK 74647, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Newkirk Kay County Fair (here, next to this marker); Newkirk (within shouting distance of this marker); Kay County Abstract Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire of 1901 (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee Allotments

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(within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cline Building (within shouting distance of this marker); African-Americans (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newkirk.

Also see . . . Cherokee Nation Official Website. (Submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 Artwork image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

2. Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 Artwork

Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 Marker & Artwork image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

3. Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 Marker & Artwork

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.