Near Cherokee in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
George C. Sibley Expedition
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 3, 2022
1. George C. Sibley Expedition Marker
First white men to see Salt Plains. In summer of 1811 group composed of 8 white men and 6 Osage passed here after crossing north portion of Salt Plains from east to southwest.
Erected 1959 by Oklahoma Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 36° 48.331′ N, 98° 14.739′ W. Marker is near Cherokee, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County. Marker is on State Highway 11, 6 miles east of U.S. 64, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cherokee OK 73728, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge (approx. 3.9 miles away); Stella Friends Academy (approx. 4.4 miles away); Memorial for the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces (approx. 10.3 miles away).
Also see . . . Sibley Expeditions. (Submitted on February 22, 2023.)
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Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 3, 2022
2. George C. Sibley Expedition Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
