Near Okay in Wagoner County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Texas Road

Photographed by Michael Manning, April 19, 2011

1. Texas Road Marker

Inscription. Texas RoadThe most ancient and important trail through Oklahoma
Three Forks at the head of navigation of the Verdigris River the oldest trading post in Oklahoma dating from 1812.
Creek & OsageIndian agencies on the East and West banks of the river below the falls of the Verdigris in buildings acquired from Col. A.P. Chouteau in 1828.
The First Party of emigrating Creek Indians were landed here in February 1828. Between here and Fort Gibson Sam Houston resided during his stay with the Cherokee Indians, 1828-1832.
Irving TrailNear this spot on October 10, 1832, Washington Irving forded the river on his Tour of the Prairies.
Erected 1932 by Muskogee Indian Territory Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to commemorate Washington Irving Centennial, George Washington Bicentennial

Erected 1932 by Muskogee Indian Territory Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)

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series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1828.

Location. 35° 50.457′ N, 95° 19.072′ W. Marker is near Okay, Oklahoma, in Wagoner County. It is on North York Road (Oklahoma Route 16), on the left when traveling south. Marker is on east side of SR 16 near the north end of the Verdigris River bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Okay OK 74446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation,

specifically in the Cherokee Nation,

in Northeast Oklahoma — Green Country,

and in Greater Tulsa.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Ozarks,

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 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Memorial U.S.S. Shark (SS174) (approx. 3.3 miles away); Troops L & M, Roosevelt's Rough Riders (approx. 3.3

Texas Road Marker looking northerly on N York Rd (OK-16) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, June 30, 2024

2. Texas Road Marker looking northerly on N York Rd (OK-16)

miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 3.3 miles away); Fort Davis (approx. 3.8 miles away); Montfort Stokes (approx. 4.2 miles away); Fort Gibson Stockade Well (approx. 4.3 miles away); Fort Gibson (approx. 4.3 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 4,049 times since then and 133 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 12, 2012, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.