Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold
Motto of the Bicentennial
— Given to the citizens of Oklahoma living in the year 2075 A.D. —
The capsule was sealed November 19, 1976, by Governor David L. Boren, 21st Governor of Oklahoma, Gladys Warren, Chairman-Director of the American Revolution Bicentennial Authority of Oklahoma and Authority members.
Mrs. Edna Bowman • Sloan K. Childer • Charles Cummings • Dial Currin • Joan Elsner • W.W. Keeler • James C. Leake • O.O. Saunders • Elizabeth Simon • John Steiger • W.R. Stubbs • Russell Vaught
Erected 1976.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1976.
Location. 35° 29.484′ N, 97° 30.174′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is on Northeast 21st Street west of North Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds, on the south side of the 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. Oklahoma State Seal (here, next to this marker); As Long As The Waters Flow (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Flags Flown Over Oklahoma (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma City Oil Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Tribute to Range Riders (within shouting distance of this marker); American Elm (within shouting 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.
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