Near Boise City in Cimarron County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Santa Fe Trail
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 15, 2017
1. Santa Fe Trail Marker
Surveyed by J.C. Brown 1826-27
Heaviest traffic during California Gold Rush 1849
Abandoned on completion of A.T.&S.F. railroad in 1880
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 36° 51.855′ N, 102° 30.952′ W. Marker is near Boise City, Oklahoma, in Cimarron County. It is on U.S. 287 3.1 miles north of E0130 Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boise City OK 73933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Oklahoma Panhandle. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, on the High Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Dust Bowl, the Louisiana Purchase, the Republic
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named The Santa Fe Trail (a few steps from this marker); The Mormon Battalion in the Oklahoma Panhandle (approx. 9.3 miles away); Boise City Bombed (approx. 9.3 miles away).
Regarding Santa Fe Trail. The Santa Fe Trail ran east-west directly behind the marker.
Also see . . .
1. Santa Fe National Historic Trail. From the National Park Service website. (Submitted on August 2, 2017.)
2. Santa Fe Trail Association. Official website of the association. (Submitted on August 2, 2017.)
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 15, 2017
2. Santa Fe Trail Markers
Photographed by Duane Hall, July 15, 2017
3. Santa Fe Trail Markers at Roadside Picnic Area
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2017, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
