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. —

A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2015

1. A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold Marker

Inscription. Below this bench lies a time capsule presented to the State of Oklahoma by the Reynolds Metals Company containing historic records and memorabilia of the bicentennial era of the United States of America to be opened July 4, 2075 so its contents may be displayed during the tricentennial year of 2076.

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 has been reported unreadable. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in

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Central Oklahoma City. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma—Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: 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);

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2015

2. A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold 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.

Additional commentary.
1. Marker inscription faded
The writing on top of the bench is severely faded.

— Submitted July 26, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 24, 2026

3. A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold Marker

Photographed by Marc Hayot, July 24, 2026

4. A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Marc Hayot of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.