Jesse Chisholm - Ambassador Of The Plains - Kingfisher, OK
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This statue of trailblazer Jesse Chisholm astride his horse is at the northeast corner of Highway 81 and Highway 33 - in Kingfisher, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WM16TB8
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2022
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Jesse Chisholm (circa 1805 - March 4, 1868) was a Cherokee fur trader and merchant in the American West. He is known for having scouted and developed what became known as the Chisholm Trail, later used to drive cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas in the post-Civil War period. This trail ran north and south more or less along where Highway 81 is today.
This statue, set on a large rock base, depicts Chisholm astride his horse. His left hand holds the reins and in his right is a peace pipe.
Identity of Rider: Jesse Chisholm
Identity of Horse: unknown
Name of artist: John Gooden
Date of Dedication: unknown
Material: Bronze
Position: One Hoof Raised
Unusual Features: Not listed
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