Oklahoma Statehood - Purcell, OK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hamquilter
N 35° 00.727 W 097° 21.661
14S E 649544 N 3875614
This granite Star is located at the entrance to Santa Fe Plaza in downtown Purcell.
Waymark Code: WMJDRF
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/05/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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This memorial to Oklahoma's entrance into statehood as the United States' 46th State consists of a granite block at the entrance to Santa Fe Plaza.

The granite plaque has a large star and silhouette of Oklahoma with a dedication reading:

Dedicated to Purcell
November 16, 1995
by
McClain Co. Historical Society
&
Main Street Purcell, Inc.

Encircled around the star, the dedication reads: "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." The children of Purcell and surrounding areas came together at this site on November 16, 1995 and duplicated this celebration, at which time the memorial plaque was presented.

Subject: State/Province

Commemoration: Oklahoma Statehood

Date of Founding: 11/16/1907

Date of Commemoration: 11/16/1995

Address:
W. Main Street at 2nd Avenue Purcell, OK 73080

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