Rio Siesta Motel

Historical marker location:

2225 W Gary Blvd, Clinton, Oklahoma

( Marker can be reached from West Gary Boulevard (Business Interstate 40) south of West Modelle Avenue (State Highway 73).)

Oklahoma was the site of the largest land run in U.S. history. On April 22, 1889, thousands of people rushed into the unassigned lands of the Oklahoma Territory in search of free land. The land run led to the creation of several new towns and cities, including Oklahoma City.