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By William Fischer, Jr., March 7, 2014
45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway Marker
1 Oklahoma, Atoka County, Atoka — 45th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
On Court Street east of Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
By Concurrent Senate and House Resolution No. 93 adopted April 20, 1988 by the Oklahoma State Legislature and which was approved by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission on May 2, 1988, Oklahoma Highway 3 between Ada and Broken Bow, Oklahoma . . . Map (db m72490) HM
2 Oklahoma, Atoka County, Atoka — Vietnam War Memorial
On Court Street east of Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In honor of the men and women that served their country in Vietnam and to those that made the supreme sacrifice, we dedicate this memorial in their behalf Dean Armstrong • Larry Culverson • Sam Daily John C. Deaton • Forbes P. . . . Map (db m72491) WM
3 Oklahoma, Atoka County, Atoka — War Memorial
On Court Street at Reba McIntire Street, on the right when traveling east on Court Street.
In memory of all veterans of all wars of the United States of America especially to those veterans who paid the supreme sacrifice for the freedom that you enjoy.Map (db m72488) WM
4 Oklahoma, Carter County, Gene Autry — In Memory Of Of Those Who Died In Training Accidents During WWII And The Korean ConflictArdmore Army Air Field, WWII 1942-1946
On Armstrong Street at General Street, on the right when traveling north on Armstrong Street.
March 14, 1943 Aeronca L-3C Grasshopper Emil M. Horkavi Gary, Indiana • Frank M. Dimond Wilmington, California November 4, 1943 B-17 Flying Fortress Derald C. Holland, Santa Ana, California • Lee R. Woodall Jr. El Dorado, Arkansas • . . . Map (db m209383) HM WM
5 Oklahoma, Carter County, Healdton — Vincent A. KimberlinJuly 10, 1918 - February 14, 1989 — Captain, Infantry, US Army —
On East Main Street (State Highway 76) west of SE 5th Street, on the right when traveling west.
WW II CO Co K 152nd Inf 38th Inf Div Wounded in Philippine Islands May 16, 1945 Korea CO Tank Co 179 Inf Reg 45 Inf Div wounded May 6, 1952 Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Cross by direction of the President under the . . . Map (db m180534) HM WM
6 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — Billy B. Walkabout
On Cottonwood Street, 0.1 miles south of Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south.
Distinguished Service Cross awarded to Billy B. Walkabout for action on Nov. 20, 1968 VietnamMap (db m108895) WM
7 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — Cherokee Warrior MemorialAll Gave Some, Some Gave All
On Cottonwood Street, 0.1 miles south of Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south.
(front) A grateful Cherokee Nation dedicates this memorial to all men and women, both living and dead, who have defended their families their people and their homeland (rear) These names are carved in stone forever so that . . . Map (db m108886) WM
8 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — Jack C. Montgomery
On Cottonwood Street, 0.1 miles south of Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south.
Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to Jack C. Montgomery for action on Feb. 22, 1944 WW IIMap (db m108893) WM
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9 Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Tahlequah — John Noah Reese, Jr.
On Cottonwood Street, 0.1 miles south of Muskogee Avenue (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling south.
Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to John Noah Reese, Jr. for action on Feb. 9, 1945 WW IIMap (db m108894) WM
10 Oklahoma, Choctaw County, Fort Towson — Dorothy Jane Orton
Near North 4375 Road, 0.7 miles north of U.S. 70, on the left when traveling north.
Dorothy Jane Orton was the prime mover in urging the restoration of Old Fort Towson. Due to her untiring efforts her home community and the entire state became aware of the important of preserving Fort Towson as a part of Oklahoma's Historic . . . Map (db m239411) HM
11 Oklahoma, Craig County, Vinita — War Memorial
On Canadian Avenue at Smith Street, on the right when traveling east on Canadian Avenue.
"Not In Vain" may be the pride of those who survived and the epitaph of those who fell Winston Churchill Dedicated on the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and . . . Map (db m67801) WM
12 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — AMM1 Clifford Murl Satterfield, US Navy
This 3 Inch 50mm Deck Gun is dedicated to Clifford Murl Satterfield Aviation [Machinist's] Mate First Class U.S. Navy, Killed in Action off the U.S.S. Enterprise. South Pacific April 29, 1944Map (db m41922) HM
13 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — Cpl Larry E. Caldwell, US Army
VFW Post 3656 dedicates this U.S. Army Corporal Missile in memory of Cpl. Larry E. Caldwell U.S. Army Killed In Action Mar. 19, 1970 in Tam Ky VietnamMap (db m41933) HM
14 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — Cpl Peter W. Klingensmith
Bristow V.F.W. Post 3656 dedicates this WWI French 75mm Cannon to Cpl. Peter W. Klingensmith. First Bristow man killed in action in WWI and all other Doughboys who served their country.Map (db m41923) HM
15 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — Major Quince L. Brown, USAAF
. . . Map (db m41934) HM
16 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — SFC Donald J. Hurt, US Army
Bristow VFW Post 3656 dedicates this 81mm Mortar to Sgt.1C Donald J. Hurt, from Bristow, Co. G, 2nd Bn 279th Inf, 45th Div. U.S. Army, who was killed in action in the Korean War April 10, 1952Map (db m41924) HM
17 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — USS Gunboat Charleston (PG 51)
. . . Map (db m41921) HM
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18 Oklahoma, Creek County, Bristow — VFW Post 3656 Charter
By the authority of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States be it known that Comrades Elbert R. Anderson ∙ Walter G. Bisbee ∙ Edward R. Burris ∙ Clarence A. Davis ∙ Ralph H. Gable, Jr. ∙ Lee J. Johnson . . . Map (db m41939) HM
19 Oklahoma, Creek County, Depew — Depew Community Veterans Memorial"We Remember" — Duty • Honor • Country —
On Main Street near Malley Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those who served their country from a grateful Depew community ☆ By Name Reflects Killed in Action Abbett, Chas. R. ∙ Abbett, Geo. E. ∙ Alexander, William ∙ Allee, Marion D. ∙ ☆ . . . Map (db m139715) HM
20 Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — Pioneers: Past, Present and Future
On West Randolph Avenue at Business U.S. 64, on the left when traveling west on West Randolph Avenue.
This sculpture is a tribute to the pioneers of Oklahoma. The farmer, "Boomer" Sooner represents the spirit of the pioneers who settled the frontier during the 1893 Land Run. The WWII aviator is Lt. Col. Leon Vance, Medal of Honor recipient, Enid . . . Map (db m216181) HM
21 Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Kay County War Memorial
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
"...that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a . . . Map (db m60450) HM
22 Oklahoma, Mayes County, Adair — 159 — Cabin Creek Battlefield
On U.S. 69 at East 360th Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 69.
On Sept. 18, 1864, a Confederate force of 2,000, mainly Gen. Stand Watie's Indian Brigade, intercepted a Union supply train enroute from Kansas to Ft. Gibson. The convoy of 130 wagons with supplies worth $1.5 million was captured after a heavy . . . Map (db m68101) HM
23 Oklahoma, Mayes County, Pryor — Nathaniel Hale Pryorb. Amherst County, Virginia, 1772 — d. June of 1831 —
On Adair Street at NE 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Adair Street.
Pryor Creek was named in honor of Nathaniel Hale Pryor. Captain Pryor was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, a veteran of the war of 1812 and was a Captain at the Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815. In June he was honorably discharged . . . Map (db m68099) HM
24 Oklahoma, Mayes County, Pryor — Veterans Memorial1776 - 1976
On Adair Street at NE 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Adair Street.
In memory of those who served our countryMap (db m68093) WM
25 Oklahoma, McClain County, Purcell — 46th State
On West Main Street at South Second Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
On November 16, 1907, Purcell’s children celebrated Oklahoma’s entry into statehood by forming a human “star” in the downtown. This symbolized Oklahoma’s role as the 46th star in the U. S. flag ★ Dedicated to Purcell . . . Map (db m144747) HM
26 Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Checotah — Paul Henry Carr1924 - 1944 — WWII Naval Hero, Checotah —
On Paul Carr Drive, 0.2 miles south of Gentry Avenue (U.S. 266), on the left when traveling south.
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Paul Henry Carr, USNR (1924-1944), heroic Gun Captain of the After 5-inch Mount of the Destroyer Escort, Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413), died during the battle off Samar, Battle of Leyte Gulf, 25 Oct. 1944. He was awarded a . . . Map (db m73155) HM
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27 Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Checotah — Veterans Memorial
On Broadway (Business U.S. 69) north of Gentry Avenue (U.S. 266), on the left when traveling north.
Those Who Served All Gave Some ... Some Gave AllMap (db m73159) WM
28 Oklahoma, McIntosh County, Eufaula — Veterans Memorial
On 1st Street south of Selmon Road (Oklahoma Highway 9).
Dedicated to all who have served in the defense of our country Presented & dedicated Sept. 16, 1994Map (db m73199) HM
29 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — Battery C, 160th Field Artillery Battalion, 45th Infantry Division MemorialThunderbirds — 1950 • Korean War Memorial • 1953 —
On Broadway (U.S. 62) south of Spruce Street, on the left when traveling south.
[Honor Roll of Veterans] (back) The Town of Haskell This memorial testifies to future generations our everlasting appreciation for all Korean War Veterans. Some gave much, others gave all. Yours was a much appreciated gift we . . . Map (db m108959) HM WM
30 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — Battery E and Battery C 160th Field Artillery
On Chickasaw Avenue/194th Street West (State Highway 72) 1 mile north of Haskell Boulevard (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m111693) WM
31 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — Btry B 171st Field Artillery Bn / Btry C 160th Field Artillery Bn45th Infantry Division
On Chickasaw Avenue/194th Street West (State Highway 72) 1 mile north of Haskell Boulevard (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling north.
Btry B 171st FA BN World War II Btry C 160th FA BN Korean War Haskell, OklahomaMap (db m111686) WM
32 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Haskell — First Haskell Casualties
On Chickasaw Avenue/194th Street West (State Highway 72) 1 mile Haskell Boulevard (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling north.
Toll Donaghe • WW I • 1918 Lee Elliott • WW II • 1943 Donaghe - Elliott Post 56 Haskell Oklahoma Chartered 1934 Honoring All American Veterans In times of trouble and of war God and the Soldier we all adore With trouble ended and . . . Map (db m111692) WM
33 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — "The Sentry"Sculptor Genie E. Basey
In memory of Benjamin Howard Gaston, M.D. 1926 - 1997 1947 - Graduated Johns Hopkins Medical School Captain, United States Army Surgical Research Unit Brooke Army Medical Center In honor of forty years of surgical service to . . . Map (db m108930) HM WM
34 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division National Memorial
This open air theatre is dedicated as a living memorial to our comrades of World War I and World War II who gave their lives in the service of their beloved country. It looks across to the Cookson Hills, the site of Camp Gruber, where the . . . Map (db m108931) HM WM
35 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Honor Heights ParkDedication — 1914 - 1918 —
On Honor Heights Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This park is laid like a Wreath of Honor on the highland of this city by the People of Muskogee as a tribute to those of our country who served in the World War 1914-1918 in camp or in field at home or abroad in all the multitudes of . . . Map (db m108932) WM
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36 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Memorial U.S.S. Shark (SS174)Lost Feb. 11, 1942 — God Rest Their Souls —
Theodore A. Bellard MMI Walter R. Blanchard CTM John A. Bolton RM1 Thomas L. Brannan S1 Grady G. Byus, Jr. MM1 Earl W. Cassidy LTJG John P.Cooley MM2 Billy B. Crawford F3 Albert E. Croft EM2 William T. Dawson EM2 Edwin Denby, . . . Map (db m108912) HM WM
37 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Muskogee Nation Commemorative StoneMay the 26th, 1850
On Honor Heights Drive, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m108937) HM
38 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Troops L & M, Roosevelt's Rough Riders
On this spot on May 12, 1898 200 men of the City of Muscogee and the Indian Territory were sworn into the service of their country. They valiantly defended it's ideals at San Juan Hill, Cuba as Roosevelt's . . . Map (db m108920) HM WM
39 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — Vietnam War MemorialMemoriam
Dedicated to the memory of the Muskogee area men who made the supreme sacrifice for freedom's cause in Vietnam by the Kiwanis Club of Muskogee Ronald Stewart Allen III SSgt Jedd Edward Ashby Sgt Rex Lee Brown PFC Michael Gene . . . Map (db m108921) WM
40 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — War Memorial
In Memoriam to those who served and died in defense of their country Spanish American War Mexican War World War I ——————————— In Memoriam to those who fought . . . Map (db m108923) WM
41 Oklahoma, Muskogee County, Muskogee — World War Memorial
On Honor Heights Drive, on the left when traveling north.
(East Elevation) Erected in commemoration of members of the Five Civilized Tribes, whose record of enlistment, conduct in camp, and fortitude and valor on the battlefield, added lustre to the triumphant victory of our country in . . . Map (db m108942) HM WM
42 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Edmond — Statue of Liberty Replica
On South Boulevard at East 2nd Street (U.S. 77), in the median on South Boulevard.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty . . . Map (db m170517) HM
43 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Luther — Veterans Memorial
On Danforth Road (State Highway 66) east of Dogwood Street, on the right when traveling east.
To Honor All Veterans who have or are now serving our country for the preservation of peace In God We TrustMap (db m83095) WM
44 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma City — George Washington Elm Tree
On NE 21st Street at Lincoln Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on NE 21st Street.
Washington first took command of the American Army under the Grandparent of this Elm at Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775. Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R., marked by Oklahoma D.A.R., this tree is planted as part of the 200th Anniversary . . . Map (db m155636) HM
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45 Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma City, Central Oklahoma City — Liberty Bell Replica, 1950The Red River Journey
On Nazih Zuhdi Drive at North Phillips Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Nazih Zuhdi Drive.
"Dedicated to you, a free citizen in a free land." So began the presentation of the Liberty Bell replica from the US Treasury Department. Using donations from major American metal companies, the French Paccard Foundry cast 55 full-sized replicas of . . . Map (db m172583) HM
46 Oklahoma, Okmulgee County, Okmulgee — Ernest ChildersFebruary 1, 1918 - March 17, 2005
On State Highway 56 east of U.S. 75, on the right when traveling east.
Chilocco Indian School Graduate Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Retired Medal of Honor, World War II Valor Ernest Childers earned the Medal of Honor, the United States of America's highest military honor, when he was a 2nd Lt. in the Army's . . . Map (db m181810) WM
47 Oklahoma, Osage County, Pawhuska — First Boy Scout Troop in AmericaPawhuska, Oklahoma
On Lynn Avenue at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lynn Avenue.
Organized by Rev. John Mitchell May 1909 Rev. Mitchell • W. B. Johnson • J. L. Johnson • J. C. Ferguson • J. Hutchings • D. F. Millard • L. Copeland • R. A. McGuire • J. S. McGuire • R. E. McGuire • R. D. Foote • R. W. Blanc • N. A. Tinker • J. . . . Map (db m81173) HM
48 Oklahoma, Osage County, Pawhuska — Veterans Memorial
On Lynn Avenue south of U.S. 60, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of All VeteransMap (db m81174) WM
49 Oklahoma, Ottawa County, Miami — American Indian War Veterans
Reported missing.
Dedicated to American Indian War Veterans by Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. Bicentennial Project 1976Map (db m41739) HM
50 Oklahoma, Ottawa County, Miami — McPherson Post No 48 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial
To the Soldier Dead of the Civil War 1861-1865Map (db m35100) HM
51 Oklahoma, Payne County, Perkins — Frank "Pistol Pete" Eatonby Wayne Cooper
Near North Main Street south of North 4th Street when traveling east.
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
52 Oklahoma, Pittsburg County, McAlester — Veterans Memorial
On Carl Albert Parkway (U.S. 270) west of 2nd Street, in the median.
Dedicated to all men and women of the United States Armed Forces Past - Present - FutureMap (db m73432) HM
53 Oklahoma, Rogers County, Claremore — George Washington
"...knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness, in one in which the measures of government receive their impression so immediately from the sense of the community as is ours it is proportionably essential..." First . . . Map (db m59936) HM
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54 Oklahoma, Rogers County, Claremore — Oklahoma Military Academy Killed in Action Memorial1919 - 1971
On Camden Street near Will Rogers Boulevard (Oklahoma Highway 88), on the left when traveling west.
In lasting memory of all OMA cadets who gave their lives while serving with distinction and honor in the Armed Forces of the United States, as well as the Allied Forces of Canada and the United Kingdom. Their lives exemplify, to the fullest . . . Map (db m59934) HM
55 Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Veterans Memorial
On Cooweescoowee Avenue at Maple Street, on the right when traveling west on Cooweescoowee Avenue.
In remembrance of all who answered when their country called Dedicated 11-16-1991Map (db m111459) WM
56 Oklahoma, Stephens County, Duncan — Lest We Forget
Near U.S. 81 north of West Pine Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
These veterans died so that we Americans could worship God in our own way and preserve our great heritage "Freedom" V.F.W. Post 1192 John "Steve" BrodieMap (db m57692) HM
57 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Collinsville — Veterans Building
On Main Street (Oklahoma Route 20) west of 9th Street, on the left when traveling west.
This building is dedicated to those who served our country by the community of Collinsville Lest We Forget Dedicated to the memory of our departed comradesMap (db m111484) WM
58 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Collinsville — War Memorial
On Main Street (Oklahoma Route 20) at 9th Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
Army [Seal and Soldier's Creed] I am an American Soldier. I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. . . . Map (db m111486) WM
59 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Florence Park — Replica of the Statue of Liberty
On Harvard Avenue at 17th Street, on the left when traveling south on Harvard Avenue.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicated this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th . . . Map (db m111406) HM
60 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Gilcrease Hills — Simón Bolívar
Liberator of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Panamá. Born: Caracas, Venezuela July 24, 1783 Died: Santa Marta, Colombia December 17, 1830 "I prefer the title of Citizen to that of Liberator, because while the latter . . . Map (db m68030) HM
61 Oklahoma, Wagoner County, Coweta — Veterans Memorial
On Broadway south of Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling south.
Land of the Free because of the Brave [Armed Forces emblems] POW☆MIA You are not forgotten Dedicated by Rolling Thunder Oklahoma 14 June 2011 Army Spc Jonathan Paul Barnes KIA Iraq July 26, 2003 Marine Sgt James . . . Map (db m109863) WM
62 Oklahoma, Wagoner County, Wagoner — Semore Park
On Cherokee Street (State Highway 51) at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Cherokee Street.
Honoring Margie Semore and the late Jack Semore. Margie was Salutatorian of the Wagoner High School Class of '38 and began her career with Wagoner County Abstract, eventually becoming the owner. Jack was a S/Sgt., in the 142nd Engineer . . . Map (db m68089) HM
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63 Oklahoma, Wagoner County, Wagoner — World War II Memorial
On Cherokee Street (State Highway 51) at Casaver Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Cherokee Street.
Dedicated to the Sons of Wagoner County who gave their lives during the Second World War. "By this living symbol we will remember that they did not die in vain."Map (db m68075) WM
 
 
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