March of the Dragoons

Exploring Oklahomam History

In 1843, General Zachary Taylor sent Capt. Nathan Boon, youngest son of nearly 100 men and officers to reconnoiter the Plains Indian tribes. On their return march they camped July 20 on creek east of this site.

Location

South of E Maguire Rd on S. Main St. (US 77), Nobel, Oklahoma.  (east side of road)

OpenStreetMap Google Maps
35.130033, -97.390217

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