Dwight Presbyterian Mission was the first American mission to the Native Americans established west of the Mississippi River.
Location
Travel I-40 East, exit at Dwight Mission Road (exit #303 between Vian and Sallisaw). Turn north (left) on Dwight Mission Road. At first stop sign, continue north (straight) for 5 miles to next stop sign. Turn East (right) and travel 2 miles to next stop sign. At intersection, turn North (left) and follow road 1 mile to Dwight Mission; entrance is on East (right) side of road. **
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
35.54759, -94.85273
35.54759, -94.85273
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Links:
** Directions from www.dwightmission.org
National Register of Historic Places
Dwight Mission ** (added 1973 - Building - #73001570)
3 mi. SW of Marble City, Marble City
- Historic Significance: Event
- Area of Significance: Education
- Period of Significance: 1900-1924
- Owner: Private
- Historic Function: Education, Religion
- Historic Sub-function: Church Related Residence, Church School, Educational Related Housing
- Current Function: Domestic, Religion
- Current Sub-function: Camp
** Directions from www.dwightmission.org