Historical Marker

In This Vicinity Coronado Passed 1541

Historical marker location:
Forgan, Oklahoma
( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 64 and State Highway 23, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 64.)
Marker installed: 1936

The name "Oklahoma" comes from the Choctaw words "okla" and "humma", which together mean "red people." The Choctaw Nation had a significant presence in the area that is now Oklahoma before it became a state.
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