Historical Marker Program

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Abert Expedition

Blaine County
Location: 1.5 miles northwest, then one mile north and seven miles west of the Canadian River bridge on former US Highway 66
Material: Concrete with bronze plaque
Sponsor(s): Oklahoma Historical Society
Topics: Empire Period, 1541–1803; Government; Military; Transportation

At this location on October 1, 1845, a military expedition to the Rocky Mountains under the command of James William Abert paused on its return journey to sketch the buttes appearing to the south. This was the first expedition to make the overland trip with a train of wagons from Bent’s Fort, in present-day Colorado, down the Canadian River to Fort Gibson.

Note: This marker could not be located and is presumed missing.

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Henry Roman Nose

Blaine County
Location: on OK-8A in Roman Nose State Park
Material: Aluminum
Sponsor(s): Blaine County Historical Society and the Oklahoma Historical Society
Topics: American Indians; Recreational/Service; Territorial Period, 1861-1907

Roman Nose State Park is named for Cheyenne Chief Henry Roman Nose (1856–1917). Much of the park once comprised Chief Roman Nose’s allotment. The grave of Henry Roman Nose is located one-half mile west of Watonga. Roman Nose State Park opened on May 16, 1937.

Note: This marker no longer exists.

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Old Fort Cantonment Crossing

Blaine County
Location: on OK-51, approximately 1.5 miles west of Canton
Material: Unknown
Sponsor(s): Unknown
Topics: Government; Military; Territorial Period, 1861–1907

Two miles north on the North Canadian River, the crossing was on the road to “Cantonment on the Canadian River, Indian Territory,” established in March 1879 by Colonel Richard Dodge. The post was garrisoned until June 1882.

Note: This marker could not be located and is presumed missing.

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