The Run Mural - Alva, Oklahoma
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 36° 48.236 W 098° 40.032
14S E 529687 N 4073174
One several murals in Alva depicting historic scenes or events in the area.
Waymark Code: WME4MD
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The Run depicts the land run on September 16th, 1893 when the Cherokee Strip was opened for settlement. Prospective settlers raced from the Kansas line to claim either a quarter section or one city lot. It was this event which started settlement in this area and the establishment of Alva.

City: Alva

Location Name: Side of building

Artist: Roger Cooke

Date: 1998

Media: Paint

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