Washington Irving's Camp
Near here, 1832, Washington Irving hunted wild horses, an exciting event described in his book on his Oklahoma tour as "Ringing the Wild Horse." In party were H. L. Ellsworth, U.S. Comm., Chas. J. Latrobe, English writer, and Swiss Count, Albert de Portales.
Erected 1949 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 35° 39.924′ N, 97° 19.116′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 66 and Anderson Road, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 66. Marker is at a roadside pulloff. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arcadia OK 73007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Washington Irving's Camp (here, next to this marker); Tuton's Drugstore (approx. 0.4 miles away); Everybody Had One (approx. half a mile away); Route 66 (approx. half a mile away); Beverly and Karl White (approx. half a mile away); Frank and Katie Vrana
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 686 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on June 5, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 3. submitted on May 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on June 5, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.