Newkirk in Kay County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Land of Hope

1893 • 1994

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

1. Land of Hope Monument

Inscription.

This statue, "Land of Hope," depicts the courageous pioneers who staked their land claim in the "Land Run of the Cherokee Outlet" in 1893. This was created by sculptor, Bernadette Hess Carman, a native daughter, who generously donated her time and talent to sculpt this piece for the heirs of these brave ancestors.

Dedication - Sept. 17, 1994

Erected 1994 by The Glenn W. Reel Foundation, the Newkirk Centennial Committee, and Concerned Citizens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1807.

Location. 36° 52.878′ N, 97° 3.233′ W. Marker is in Newkirk, Oklahoma, in Kay County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 77) and 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Monument is on the east grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South Main Street, Newkirk OK 74647, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

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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,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and Cherokee Outlet.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); African-Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); Kay County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kay County Abstract Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall & Opera House (about 300 feet away); Newkirk (about 400 feet away); Red Rose Garden Club (about 400 feet away); Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newkirk.

Also see . . .
1. 1893 Cherokee Outlet Opening. Oklahoma Historical Society website entry (Submitted on October 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. The Cherokee Outlet, or Cherokee Strip. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Cherokee Outlet image. Click for full size.

via Boston Rare Maps, unknown

2. Cherokee Outlet

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

3. Land of Hope Monument

Land of Hope Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

4. Land of Hope Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on November 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.