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

First Flag of the Republic of Texas

Ninth flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. First Flag of the Republic of Texas Marker

Inscription. After winning independence from Mexico in 1836 Texas claimed the Oklahoma Panhandle and flew the newly designed Texas flag. The first flag of the Republic of Texas featured a gold five-point star, or lone star, in the middle. During the struggle for independence Indian removal to Indian territory continued. The most infamous removal occurred in 1838, when the Cherokee Nation was driven west to present day Oklahoma. The journey has since become known as the Trail of Tears.

Erected by OGE Energy Corp.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 35° 29.672′ N, 97° 29.9′ 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: Flag of the Republic of Mexico (here, next to this marker); Second Flag of the Republic of Texas (here, next to this marker); Choctaw Nation Flag (a few steps from this marker); Third National United States Flag (a few steps from this marker); Second National United States Flag (a few steps from this marker); First National Flag of the Confederacy (a few steps from this marker); First Oklahoma State Flag (a few steps from this marker); Standard of the French Republic (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

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. First Flag of the Republic of Texas Marker

Marker is on the far right.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.