Exploring Oklahoma History
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Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
Rock Mary
Most prominent Oklahoma landmark seen on California Road by Capt. R. B. Marcy. First visited May 23, 1849, and U.S. flag raised on the peak by Lts. M. P. Harrison (brother of Pres. Benj. Harrison) and J.H. Simpson. Named in honor of 17 yr. Mary Conway, grand daughter of Arkansas Gov. Conway and cousin of President James Madison. Marker: Rock Mary May 23, 1840 This odd and unusual land feature was named on that date by Lieuts. J. H. Simpson and M. F. Harrison when they visited this site, planted a Flag on the crest and named the Rock for 17 year belle, Mary Conway, emigrant. Oklahoma Historical Society, 1960 2nd Marker: The American Flag Rock Mary From this point on May 23, 1849 the Flag of the United States was unfurled by Lts. J. H. Simpson and M. P. Harrison who gave this Rock its name. By this act they established this as a famous landmark relied on by countless thousands of western emigrants. Oklahoma Historical Society, 1960
Located in Caddo County, Oklahoma.
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