Enid in Garfield County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Pioneers: Past, Present and Future
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 2, 2022
1. Pioneers: Past, Present and Future Marker
This sculpture is a tribute to the pioneers of Oklahoma. The farmer, "Boomer" Sooner represents the spirit of the pioneers who settled the frontier during the 1893 Land Run. The WWII aviator is Lt. Col. Leon Vance, Medal of Honor recipient, Enid native and graduate of Enid Army Airfield. The astronaut is Col Eileen M. Collins, graduate of Vance AFB and the first woman to command the Space Shuttle.
Orchestrated by the Enid Chapter of the Air Force Association.
Principal Contributors: Oklahoma Centennial Commission
AT&T, City of Enid, Henson Constructions Co.
Wal-Mart, Harris Foundation Inc, Lew and Myre Ward, Tinker Federal Credit Union
Central National Bank, Mike and Jill Cooper, Computer Sciences Corporation, Family of Leon Vance, Dick and Lavonn McKnight, Dan and Colleen Harris, The Dillingliam Foundation, Oklahoma Gas and Electric, JR and Carol Reskcvac, Employees of Northern Equipment Company, Integris Bass Baptist Health Center, Security National Bank, Walter P Scheffe, Groendyke Transport Inc, Bill and Jann Shewey, Cummins Construction Company, Collins, Butler & Co, Humphrey Abstract Company, Enid Typewriter Company, Atwoods Stores, Nianias Real Estate, St. Mary Regional Medical Center, Oklahoma Natural Gas Company, James B. Cummins.
Sculptor Harold T Holden
Unveiled
this page online
Erected 2008.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 26, 2008.
Location. 36° 23.86′ N, 97° 52.724′ W. Marker is in Enid, Oklahoma, in Garfield County. Marker is at the intersection of West Randolph Avenue and Business U.S. 64, on the left when traveling west on West Randolph Avenue. The marker is located on the grounds of the Garfield County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 W Broadway Ave, Enid OK 73701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. United States Land Office (approx. half a mile away); Government Springs (approx. half a mile away); Jesse Chisholm (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Chisholm Trail (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Missouri Compromise (approx. 7.1 miles away); Buffalo Springs (approx. 12.6 miles away).
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 2, 2022
2. Eileen M. Collins
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 2, 2022
3. The Farmer
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 2, 2022
4. Lt Col Leon Vance
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
