Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
W.C. Austin Project
The Red River Journey
The project served most of Jackson County and part of Harmon County, enhancing agricultural production with cotton as the primary crop.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 35° 29.614′ N, 97° 29.95′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Nazih Zuhdi Drive and North Phillips 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 73105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Devil's Canyon (here, next to this marker); 1834 Dragoon Expedition (here, next to this marker); Oklahoma's Gold Rush (here, next to this marker); First Shelterbelt (here, next to this marker); Altus Air Force Base (a few steps from this marker); North Fork of the Red River (a few steps from this marker); Babbs Switch School Fire (a few steps from this marker); Marcy's Survey of the Red River (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.