Near Oktaha in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Primitive Trail to Elk Creek Overlook

Honey Springs Battlefield

— Interpretive Trail Three · Confederate Line —

Primitive Trail to Elk Creek Overlook Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

1. Primitive Trail to Elk Creek Overlook Marker

Inscription. At the next interpretive trail turnout, about one-half mile south, Trail #4 will offer you a gravel path to the south side of Elk Creek leading to an area of combat near the historic bridge site. However, if you are adventurous, you may want to follow this old county road and trail across the high ridge north of Elk Creek. The trail leads approximately one-quarter mile to the overlook and another one-quarter mile to the last sign.

Erected 2019 by Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Honey Springs Battlefield series list.

Location. 35° 33.474′ N, 95° 28.397′ W. Marker is near Oktaha, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. Marker can be reached from Honey Springs Battlefield Road, 1.8 miles north of East 1020 Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oktaha OK 74450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1st and 2nd Regiments of Creek Mounted Volunteers (a few steps from this marker); Waiting for History (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Center (within shouting distance

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of this marker); 5th Texas Partisan Rangers and Lee's Light Battery (within shouting distance of this marker); Breaking the Line, Hand-to-Hand Combat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Texas Road (about 300 feet away); 29th Texas Cavalry & 20th Texas Cavalry (about 400 feet away); 1st and 2nd Regiments of Cherokee Mounted Rifles (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oktaha.

View of marker, looking east along Trail Three. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 20, 2024

2. View of marker, looking east along Trail Three.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.