Washington Irving's Camp

Near here, 1832. Washington Irving hunted wild horses, an exciting event described in his book on his Oklahoma tour as "Ringing the Wild Horse." In party were H.L. Ellsworth, U. S. Comm., Chas. J. Latrobe, Engish writer, and Swiss Count. Albert de Portales

Oklahom Historical Society and State Highway Commission 1949

Small Marker: The Washington Iriving , Party and a
Troop of U. S. Rangers
Encamped on this spot, Oct 24, 1832
Erected by the Arcadia Public School
and
Oklahoma City DAR

 

Entry last updated on 6/1/2010 1:22:03 PM by Kevin