A battle at Ingalls, Sept. 1, 1893, between a Dalton-Doolin gang and U.S. marshals was a climax in bringing law and order to Oklahoma and Indian territories. Three marshals and two residents were killed; several persons were wounded; one outlaw was . . . — — Map (db m52624) HM
On the morning of September 1, 1893 the area around this sign was the scene of one of the fiercest gunfights in the history of the state. Ingalls at the time was the hideout of the Bill Doolin gang. It included Arkansas Tom, Bitter Creek Yocum, . . . — — Map (db m52664) HM
In memory of
U.S. Marshals
Dick Speed, Tom Houston,
Lafe Shadley
Who fell in the line of duty
Sept. 1, 1893
by Dalton and Doolin gang — — Map (db m52628) HM
NW/4 NE/4 SEC 4 - TWP 17N - RGE 3E
Payne County, Oklahoma
Made possible by a generous donation from Merrill Gates in memory Charles & Mary Evans — — Map (db m187209) HM
SE/4 SE/4 SEC 34 - TWP 18N - RGE 1E
Payne County, Oklahoma
Oklahoma Centennial 07
Is an official project of the Oklahoma Centennial Commemoration and was funded in part through a grant made possible by the Oklahoma Legislature and by . . . — — Map (db m186652) HM
Perkins resident, Frank Eaton (1860-1958), was a colorful character out of the Old West - cowboy, scout, deputy U.S. Marshal, author, and living model for the OSU Cowboy. — — Map (db m187792) HM
Moved and restored by a generous donation from the Estate of Ed & Sarah Campbell and in part through a Grant by the Oklahoma Historical Society — — Map (db m186627) HM
202 E Thomas Street
Perkins, Payne County, Oklahoma
Dedicated June 26, 1892, This is the oldest public building in Perkins and Payne County
Made Possible by a donation from W. David Sasser
Moved & restored by a generous donation from Bill . . . — — Map (db m187790) HM
Yale, Payne County, Oklahoma
Cimarron Valley Railroad Museum
Made Possible by a generous donation from Robert F. Read
Moved and restored by a generous donation from Cecil & Carol Acuff — — Map (db m187330) HM
NE/4 SEC 4 - TWP 16 N - RGE 3 E
Lincoln County Oklahoma
Made Possible by a donation from the William A. Vassar Family
Restored by Bob & Norma Constien, David Marshall, Shane Robinson, Kent Terrill
Through a Generous donation from Jack K. . . . — — Map (db m187103) HM
This building was made possible by a generous donation from Jack K. Vassar
The Vassar family homesteaded in the Perkins community in 1891 when William A. Vassar moved to Oklahoma from Kansas. He and his wife, Mary, raised 5 children in the . . . — — Map (db m186592) HM
On April 22, 1889, the Run for land south in Old Oklahoma began on this line, by Proclamation of Pres. Benj. Harrison. Also, on Sept. 16, 1893, the Run for land north in the Cherokee Outlet began on this line, by Proclamation of Pres. Cleveland. At . . . — — Map (db m284543) HM
Born December 30, 1836 Fairmount, IN.; Died November 28, 1884 Wellington, KS.; Moved grave January 30, 1995 to Stillwater, OK; Reburied April 22, 1995 at Boomer Lake.
Capt. D.L. Payne started the Oklahoma Boomer Movement in 1879 through his . . . — — Map (db m284762) HM
Frank Boardman Eaton was born in Hartford, Connecticut on October 26, 1860. As a young man, he visited Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma where he earned the title "Pistol Pete" for his marksmanship. He later settled in Perkins, Oklahoma where he served the . . . — — Map (db m284536) HM
Here 300 armed boomers" made their last stand for settlement of the Oklahoma country, led Wm. L. Couch, and surrendered to U.S. Cavalry troops commanded by Col. E. Hatch, Jan. 26, 1885. On this site, the "boomers" had built log cabins and dugouts . . . — — Map (db m284546) HM
Serves the State by instruction, experimentation and extension service. Established Dec. 25, 1890, by First Legislative Assembly of Oklahoma Ter. Prairie broken for experimental farm, 1891. "Old Central" dedicated, 1894. Extension Division . . . — — Map (db m284545) HM
In December 1884, 200 boomers led by William L. Couch settled near this site on Stillwater Creek. When ordered to leave, they defied the U.S. Cavalry. Lt. Mathias W. Day wired for reinforcements and added "they call this place the town of . . . — — Map (db m284531) HM
In the early 1930s, an innovative and motivated group of men led by Stillwater Fire Chief J. Ray Pence met and discussed the lack of quality fire service training and materials in the United States, particularly in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. In . . . — — Map (db m284544) HM
Dedicated in honor and appreciation of those brave men and women who served in the defense of our country.
Reverse Side
Who knew his rank, his creed, his race. To us it matters not he was the flower of youth - the hope of mankind . . . — — Map (db m284547) WM
Here between the landmark known as Round Mountains to the south and a camp on Salt Creek three miles to the northwest was fought the first battle of the Civil War in Oklahoma.
When the five civilized tribes of the Indian Territory joined the . . . — — Map (db m209523) HM
Dedicated to Harold V. "Tex" Brown. Historian, archeologist, authur, crusader, champion of sports. An ardent admirer of the great Jim Thorpe. Yale, Oklahoma, and all its citizens.
Fondly Remembered
He was born in 1920 and died in . . . — — Map (db m185007) HM
Born on a cotton farm near meeker, Oklahoma, Leslie Farell Jones appeared destined to be a country banker. Leaving the farm at the age of thirteen, he took a job with the bank of Meeker thus initiating a career of banking surpassing 50 years until . . . — — Map (db m204770) HM
Born April 5, 1901 in Galena, Kansas, Mable Dale was of Cherokee Indian descent. However, her paternal grandfather had been adopted into the Creek Indian Nation. Thus, when the United States Government allotted lands to those of Indian Descent . . . — — Map (db m204682) HM
Born May 19, 1882, in Frankfort, Michigan, graduated from high school in Frankfort, earned a teachers certificate from Mich. State Normal College, in Yfsilanti, Mich. Taught primary school in Frankfort. On Dec. 31, 1904, she married Frank Beckwith . . . — — Map (db m204800) HM
This cabin is the oldest known homestead in Payne County.
Built in 1876 by Pawnee Rice and later occupied by the William Sherman Tecumseh Kerby family. It has been preserved and restored as a memorial to the pioneer spirit
so richly portrayed by . . . — — Map (db m162440) HM
The Camp of Washington Irving, the first American Litterateur, was established near this spot October 20, 1832, during a tour on the prairies.
This marker was erected October 20, 1932, by school children, original settlers of Oklahoma, and . . . — — Map (db m223792) HM
At the Olympic games in Stockholm, 1912, American Indian Thorpe was the winner in both the Pentathlon and Decathlon contests. The King of Sweden declared him, "The greatest athlete in the World." Thorpe made his home near here in Yale, 1917. — — Map (db m185006) HM
