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

John Ross

1790 1866

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. John Ross Marker

Inscription. Most notable chief of the Cherokees. Served as leader and statesman for a half century during the most dynamic period of Cherokee history. His love and attachment to the sacred home lands matched that of the full blood Cherokees, whom he led when they were removed to Indian Territory in 1838-1839. Until his death, he remained the capable and forceful leader of his beloved Cherokees.

Sculptor: Leonard McMurry
Donors: Gertrude Ruskin • Frances Billingsley

Erected by National Hall Of Fame For Famous American Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 35° 4.356′ N, 98° 13.678′ W. Marker is in Anadarko, Oklahoma, in Caddo County. It is on East Central Boulevard 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the grounds of the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 East Central Boulevard, Anadarko OK 73005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Kiowa Tribe

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

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 Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); 1st Lieut. Pascal C. Poolaw (a few steps from this marker); Stand Watie

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(a few steps from this marker); José Maria (a few steps from this marker); Pushmataha (within shouting distance of this marker); Roberta Campbell Lawson (within shouting distance of this marker); Will Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); Muriel Wright (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anadarko.

Also see . . . John Ross (Cherokee chief).

John Ross (Cherokee: ᎫᏫᏍᎫᏫ, romanized: guwisguwi) (October 3, 1790 – August 1, 1866), (meaning in Cherokee: "Mysterious Little White Bird"), was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1828 to 1866 and served longer in that position than any other person. Described as the Moses of his people, Ross influenced the Indian nation through such tumultuous events as the relocation to Indian Territory and the American Civil War. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on September 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. John Ross Marker

The view of the John Ross Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the John Ross Marker in the park

John Ross of the Cherokee image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - Wikipedia, circa 1860s

4. John Ross of the Cherokee

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.