Erle P. Halliburton

Historical marker location:

Duncan, Oklahoma

( Marker is on U.S. 81, 0.1 miles south of W. Pine Ave..)

Marker installed: 1993

1892-1957. An Uncommon Man.

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.