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

Children's Area

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

1. Children's Area Marker

Inscription.
Children were a significant part of the worldwide response in April 1995, responding with words of encouragement and messages of hope - for Rescue Workers specifically - and Oklahomans in general. Thousands of ceramic tiles were sent to Oklahoma in 1995. A sampling of those tiles is now a permanent part of the Oklahoma City National Memorial.

Erected by Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1995.

Location. 35° 28.423′ N, 97° 31.044′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. Marker is on the grounds of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 North Harvey Avenue, Oklahoma City OK 73102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Journal Record Building South Wall (a few steps from this marker); Rescuer Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); Survivor Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Survivor Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Team 5 Requiem (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Field of Empty Chairs (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Children's Area Tiles and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

2. Children's Area Tiles and Marker

Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 725 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on October 14, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.