Sallisaw in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Hoppy Lockhart Welcome Center
Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 15, 2008
1. Hoppy Lockhart Welcome Center Marker
For 40 years of exemplary service to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation this facility is dedicated to the memory of Hoppy Lockhart.
By his unyielding commitment to the safety of the motorists of eastern Oklahoma, he set the highest standards in dedication and public service. He spent endless hours keeping Interstate 40 serviceable and safe in all types of emergencies and severe weather. The most monumental emergency being the May 26, 2002 barge impact with the Arkansas River Bridge resulting in the collapse of four spans. His leadership and focus assisted in preventing further loss of life.
Erected 2004 by 49th Legislature. (Marker Number SB1523.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1928.
Location. 35° 25.825′ N, 94° 43.037′ W. Marker is in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, in Sequoyah County. Marker is on Interstate 40, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sallisaw OK 74955, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sequoyah Waterfall Memorial (approx. 6.8 miles away); Skullyville (approx. 14.3 miles away); a different marker also
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Photographed By Michael Kindig, October 15, 2008
2. Welcome to the City of Sallisaw
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,235 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 27, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
