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

Choctaw Nation Flag

Eleventh flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Choctaw Nation Flag Marker

Inscription. The Choctaw Nation flag was carried by the Choctaw troops of the second Indian Cavalry Brigade who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War. They were the first US tribe to adopt a flag, and this particular style of flag was only flown during the Civil War. The Choctaw tribe was the first of the Five Tribes to be removed from their southeastern native lands.

Erected by OGE Energy Corp.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list.

Location. 35° 29.674′ N, 97° 29.894′ 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, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

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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 Flag of the Republic of Texas (here, next to this marker); First National Flag of the Confederacy (here, next to this marker); First Flag of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); First Oklahoma State Flag (a few steps from this marker); Flag of the Republic of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Current Oklahoma State Flag (a few steps from this marker); Third National United States Flag (a few steps from this marker); Second National United States Flag (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

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Choctaw Nation Flag Marker

Marker is second from the right

& Electric) Energy Corp. This is the eleventh 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 572 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 4, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.