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

Standard of the Empire of Spain

Fourth flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Standard of the Empire of Spain Marker

Inscription. This Spanish flag flew over Oklahoma in 1763 when France gave all of the land west of the Mississippi to Spain in the Treaty of Paris. The treaty ended the French and Indian War, the first global conflict. This Spanish flag is called the Cross of Burgundy. It is a red saltire (diagonal cross) that resembles knotted branches.

Erected by OGE Energy Corp.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1763.

Location. 35° 29.674′ N, 97° 29.919′ 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 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

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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: Royal Flag of France (here, next to this marker); Standard of the French Republic (here, next to this marker); Union Flag (a few steps from this marker); Second National United States Flag (a few steps from this marker); Royal Standard of Spain (a few steps from this marker); Third National United States Flag (a few steps from this marker); Flag of the Republic of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); First Flag of the Republic of Texas (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 of the exterior exhibit, "14 Flags Over Oklahoma", which was sponsored by OGE (Oklahoma Gas & Electric) Energy Corp. This is the fourth in chronological order.

Also see . . . Cross of Burgundy on Wikipedia.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Standard of the Empire of Spain Marker

Marker is the fourth one on the left

(Submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

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 319 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.