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

Centennial Fountain at United Way Plaza

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Centennial Fountain at United Way Plaza Marker

Inscription. The Oklahoma Centennial Fountain at United Way Plaza was dedicated September 17, 2004, as a lasting tribute to the revitalization of Oklahoma City's lower Bricktown area and the state's first 100 years. After the hourly warning bells sound to signal passersby that a spectacular water show is about to begin, the 40-jet fountain sends cascading streams of water as high as 40 feet into the air, and in sync with the sounds of an electronic carillon.

Erected 2006 by Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 2004.

Location. 35° 27.844′ N, 97° 30.56′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is at the intersection of Reno Avenue and South Mickey Mantle Drive, on the right when traveling east on Reno Avenue. Reno Avenue briefly changes to Johnny Bench Drive after passing Mickey Mantle Drive from the west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Johnny Bench Dr, 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: Johnny Bench (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells Fargo Livery Stable (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Wilber Joe Rogan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lloyd James Waner (about 400 feet away); Paul Glee Waner (about 400 feet away); Carl Owen Hubbell (about 400 feet away); John L.R. "Pepper" Martin (about 400 feet away); Bobby Murcer (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Centennial Fountain at United Way Plaza Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.