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

First National Flag of the Confederacy

Twelfth flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. First National Flag of the Confederacy Marker

Inscription. The first national flag of the Confederacy, also known as the Stars and Bars, flew over the forts of Oklahoma when Confederate Indian Forces and Texas troops occupied the forts at the beginning of the Civil War. Indian Territory was seen as a crucial buffer between Union Kansas and the Confederate states of Texas and Arkansas. Although all of the Five Tribes signed treaties with the Confederacy, members of the Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole tribes were divided in their loyalty, and many joined the Union Army where they served in the Union Indian Brigade.

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° 29.89′ 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

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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 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: First Oklahoma State Flag (here, next to this marker); Choctaw Nation Flag (here, next to this marker); Current Oklahoma State Flag (a few steps from this marker); Second Flag of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); First Flag of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Flag of the Republic of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Third National United States Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Second National United States Flag (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. First National Flag of the Confederacy Marker

Marker is on the far left of the three.

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 twelfth 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 386 times since then and 21 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.