El Reno in Canadian County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Major General Jesse Lee Reno

1823-1862

Photographed By Mr. M. Blakelylaw, May 26, 2012

1. Plinth - Major General Jesse Lee Reno Statue

Inscription. El Reno namesake born in Wheeling, West Virginia. Reno was a 1846 graduate of West Point Military and thrice decorated hero of 1846 war with Mexico. He was promoted to Brigadier General at the start of the Civil War. Reno is credited with saving the nation's capitol at the 2nd Battle of Bull Run prior to being promoted to Major General in July 1862. Reno was killed in action on Sept. 14, 1862 at the Battle of South Mountain, Maryland. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown, D.C.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1862.

Location. 35° 31.944′ N, 97° 57.236′ W. Marker is in El Reno, Oklahoma, in Canadian County. Marker is at the intersection of Sunset Drive and South Bickford Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Sunset Drive. The statue and plinth are located in a little park called Youngheim's Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: El Reno OK 73036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Goff House (approx. ¼ mile away); POW - MIA (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Reno (approx. 4.1 miles away); The Chisholm Trail and Fort Reno (approx. 4.9 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Reno

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(approx. 4.9 miles away); 1876 Officers' Quarters (approx. 4.9 miles away); Commanding Officer's Quarters/BlueSTEM AgriLearning Center (approx. 4.9 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Reno (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Reno.

Regarding Major General Jesse Lee Reno. General Reno's most famous namesake is the city of Reno, Nevada.

Even though he is currently buried in Georgetown, that was not his initial resting place. After his death, his body was initially buried in Boston, his wife's hometown.

There appears to be an error in the text, as the Second Battle of Bull Run (Second Battle of Manassas) happened on August 28-30, 1862, so it is in conflict with the July 1862 date shown. Also, it's known that his promotion to Major General happened on August 20, 1862.

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Youngheim's Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mr. M. Blakelylaw, May 26, 2012

2. Youngheim's Plaza

Major General Jesse Lee Reno image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mr. M. Blakelylaw, May 26, 2012

3. Major General Jesse Lee Reno

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2012, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 1,406 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2012, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.