Near Wilburton in Latimer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Bernard de la Harpe 1719

Photographed by M H, April 10, 2010

1. Bernard de la Harpe 1719 Marker

Inscription. This French Explorer, seeking trade with the Wichita Indians, came north from Louisiana, on August 25, 1719, he camped three miles east of Hartshorne and the next day, following Gains Creek, passed here on his way to the Canadian River and the Wichita Villages to the north.

Erected 1995 by Oklahoma Historical Society. (Marker Number 189.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 1719.

Location. 34° 53.774′ N, 95° 26.181′ W. Marker is near Wilburton, Oklahoma, in Latimer County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 270 and McCabe Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 270. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilburton OK 74578, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Choctaw Nation.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: J.R. Hughes Ranch (approx. 13 miles away).

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Photographed by M H, April 10, 2010

2. Bernard de la Harpe 1719 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2010, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. This page has been viewed 24,623 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2010, by Mh of Las Vegas, Nevada. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.