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

Oberlin

The Red River Journey

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Oberlin Marker

Inscription. About one mile north of the Red River in Bryan County, African Americans established the town of Oberlin in 1904. The majority were former slaves on the Robert M. Jones plantation. At its peak, the population of the community numbered 500.

One of several ferries that spanned the Red River, the Oberlin Ferry allowed traffic to flow between Indian Territory and Texas prior to the building of toll bridges and later free bridges across the river.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 35° 29.618′ N, 97° 29.844′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker can be reached from Nazih Luhdi Drive west of North Laird Avenue. Marker is part of the Red River Journey pathway, which is on the grounds of the Oklahoma History Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Nazih Luhdi 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. Chahte Tamaha (here, next to this marker); Choctaw Nation (a few steps from this marker); The Meinders Foundation Heritage Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Blue River (a few steps from

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this marker); The Great Raft (a few steps from this marker); Kiamichi River (a few steps from this marker); East and West Shawnee Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); Trail of Tears (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Oberlin Marker

Marker is on the far left.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.