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

Royal Standard of Spain

First flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Royal Standard of Spain Marker

Inscription. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado y Lujan brought the Royal Standard of Spain in 1541 to the area now known as the Oklahoma Panhandle. Coronado and his band of conquistadors (conquerors) were in search of the mythical Cibola, or Seven Cities of Gold. The flag is divided into four parts, or cantons.

The castle and lion represent the royal house of Castile and Leon, from which the King of Spain descended. Although the explorers never found gold they learned of the people of the Wichita Nation living in the area at the time.

Erected by OGE Energy Corp.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1541.

Location. 35° 29.672′ N, 97° 29.928′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is on Nazih Zuhdi Drive east of North Phillips Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the Oklahoma History Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City OK 73105,

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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 marker: Union Flag (here, next to this marker); Royal Flag of France (a few steps from this marker); Standard of the Empire of Spain (a few steps from this marker); Standard of the French Republic (a few steps from this marker); Second National United States Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Third National United States Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Flag of the Republic of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); Unconquered (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

More about this marker. Marker (and flag) are part

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Royal Standard of Spain Marker

Marker is the first one on the left

of the exterior exhibit, "14 Flags Over Oklahoma", which was sponsored by OGE (Oklahoma Gas & Electric) Energy Corp. This is the first in chronological order.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,439 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.