Historical Marker
Will Rogers
Historical marker location:
1720 West Will Rogers Blvd (Oklahoma Route 88), Claremore, Oklahoma
Marker installed: 1946
The famous Oklahoman charmed the world with his wit and wisdom in vaudeville, radio, the movies, and as a newspaper columnist.
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.