Boomer ~ Enid, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 36° 23.716 W 097° 52.728
14S E 600546 N 4028374
Quick Description: He jumped the gun in a mad dash for free land.
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 8/24/2009 9:10:42 AM
Waymark Code: WM72NW
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 3

Long Description:


County of Statue: Garfield County.
Location of Statue: 123 W. Maine Ave., Cherokee Strip Conference Center, Enid.
Text on Plaque:

BOOMER
Sculpted by
HAROLD T. HOLDEN
Commissioned by
OAKWOOD NATIONAL BANK
As a Gift to
THE CITIZENS OF ENID

Description of Statue:
A male rider on horseback at full gallop. He holds the reins in his proper left hand and flag stakes in his proper right hand. He wears cowboy boots, spurs, trousers that tuck into his boots, a vest, long-sleeved jacket, collarless shirt and a full-brimmed hat. Saddled on the horse are saddle bags, a coffee pot, cup and a revolver. A lasso rope hangs from the saddle on the proper left side.

Identity of Rider: Boomer

Name of artist: Harold T. Holden

Date of Dedication: June 6, 1987

Material: Bronze

Unusual Features: Saddled on the horse are saddle bags, a coffee pot, cup and a revolver. A lasso rope hangs from the saddle on the proper left side.

Position: One Hoof Raised

Identity of Horse: Not listed

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