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

Royal Flag of France

Third flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Royal Flag of France Marker

Inscription. French claims on North American land go back to 1682 when Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur de la Salle declared all the country associated with the Mississippi River and its branches. The land was named the Louisiana Territory in honor of King Louis XIV. Jean-Baptiste Benard de la Harpe brought the royal flag from France to present day Oklahoma in 1719. He visited and established trading posts among the Wichita people along the Arkansas River in what is now Muskogee County. The flag features a field of white with the fleur-de-lis (lily flower). This stylized lily is most closely associated with the French monarchy.

Erected by OGE Energy Corp.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1682.

Location. 35° 29.674′ N, 97° 29.922′ 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.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, 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 marker: Standard of the Empire of Spain (here, next to this marker); Union Flag (here, next to this marker); Standard of the French Republic (a few steps from this marker); Royal Standard of Spain (a few steps from this marker); Second National United States Flag (a few steps from this marker); Third National United States Flag (a few steps from this marker); Flag of the Republic of Mexico (within shouting distance of this marker); First Flag of the Republic of Texas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Royal Flag of France Marker

Marker is the third one on the left

of all markers in Oklahoma City.

More about this marker. Marker (and flag) are part of the exterior exhibit, "14 Flags Over Oklahoma", which was sponsored by OGE (Oklahoma Gas & Electric) Energy Corp. This is the third 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 337 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.