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

Standard of the French Republic

Fifth flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Standard of the French Republic Marker

Inscription. The Standard of the French Republic flew over all French territories in North America, including what is now Oklahoma. In 1800 Spain gave the area known as the Louisiana Territory back to France when French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte reclaimed the land. Napoleon had conquered a large area of the European continent and planned to create an empire in North America. However, he later sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States.

Erected by OGE Energy Corp.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 35° 29.674′ N, 97° 29.915′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second National United States Flag (here, next to this marker); Standard of the Empire of Spain (here, next to this marker); Royal Flag of France (a few steps from this marker); Third National United States Flag (a few steps from this

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marker); Union Flag (a few steps from this marker); Flag of the Republic of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Royal Standard of Spain (a few steps from this marker); First Flag of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from 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 fifth in chronological order.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Standard of the French Republic Marker

Marker is the first one on the left, under its flag

Flag of France image. Click for full size.

Unknown (public Domain)

3. Flag of France

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 264 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.