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

Kingfisher

Photographed By Dave Erickson, March 29, 2010

1. Kingfisher Marker

Inscription. This was the U.S. Land Office site for filing claims at opening of "Old Oklahoma," April 22, 1889; also at opening of Cheyenne and Arapaho lands on April 19, 1892. J. C. Robberts was first Register, and J. V. Admire, first Receiver. First postoffice, Lisbon, established April 20, 1889: name changed to Kingfisher, July 18, 1889.

Erected 1950 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1893.

Location. 35° 51.855′ N, 97° 55.974′ W. Marker is in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, in Kingfisher County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (U.S. 81) and Robberts Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. On the grounds of the Carnegie Library. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingfisher OK 73750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Chisholm Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historical Society Birthplace (approx. ¼ mile away); Kingfisher Stage Station (approx.

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half a mile away); Kingfisher College (approx. 1½ miles away); Run of '92 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Run of '89 West Boundary (approx. 1.6 miles away); Big Four School (approx. 7½ miles away).

Additional keywords. Chisholm Trail Oklahoma Land Rush

Photographed By Dave Erickson, March 29, 2010

2. Kingfisher Marker

Kingfisher, Oklahoma Mural image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dave Erickson, March 29, 2010

3. Kingfisher, Oklahoma Mural

Mural on newspaper building across the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2010, by Dave Erickson of Enid, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Dave Erickson of Enid, Oklahoma. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.