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 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 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. 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

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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: 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 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

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

Corp. This is the fifth in chronological order.

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 488 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.