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

Bison Tracks

The Red River Journey

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Bison Tracks Marker

Inscription. In Pawnee, Oklahoma, one of the largest captive herds of American Bison once roamed at Pawnee Bill's ranch. He used them to help promote conservation of bison in America. Look at the tracks. After you make your rubbing, what kind of animal has similar tracks to bison? Here's a hint: Mooooooo

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.

Location. 35° 29.614′ N, 97° 29.864′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It can be reached from Nazih Zuhdi 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 Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City OK 73104, 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: Colbert's Ferry and Denison Dam (here, next to this marker); "Alfalfa Bill" Murray's Red River Bridge War (here, next to this marker); Trail of Tears (here, next to this marker); Katy Railroad (here, next to this marker); Butterfield Overland Stage (here, next to this marker); Washita River (here, next to this marker); Texas Road

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(here, next to this marker); Lake Texoma (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Bison Tracks Marker

Marker is where the red arrow points.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.