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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater

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Oklahoma City.

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 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Onion Burgers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canadian County War Memorial (about 400 feet away); The Goff House (approx. ¼ mile away); POW - MIA (approx. 1.3 miles away); Darlington (approx. 3.7 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 (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,

Youngheim's Plaza image. Click for full size.

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

2. Youngheim's Plaza

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.

Additional keywords. Statues

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

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

3. Major General Jesse Lee Reno

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

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, August 13, 2023

4. Major General Jesse Lee Reno Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2012, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 2,024 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2012, by M. Blakelylaw of Southeast, Oklahoma. 4. submitted on March 11, 2025, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.