Near Arnett in Ellis County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Grand

Site about 4 miles northwest

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Grand Marker

Inscription. On Now. 13, 1892, Grand was established as county seat of Day County, Oklahoma Ter. This was County "E" when organized at the opening of Cheyenne and Arapaho lands, April 19, 1892. Day County and county seat were abolished at statehood in 1907. Many citizens of Grand became noted as leaders in the new state of Oklahoma.

Erected 1959 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1892.

Location. 35° 58.161′ N, 99° 45.355′ W. Marker is near Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 283 and E0270 Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 283. The marker is located at the intersection of the Highway with a County road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arnett OK 73832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Dust Bowl,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and Cherokee Outlet.

Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: California Road (approx. 12 miles away).

The Grand Marker on the side of the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The Grand Marker on the side of the road

The view of the Grand Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the Grand Marker from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.