Government Springs Park

Park in Oklahoma, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Government Springs Park is a park located in Enid, Oklahoma. Prior to Oklahoma statehood, the park was a natural spring used by Native Americans, and later soldiers and cattle drivers along the Chisholm Trail. Skeleton Ranch, (North Enid, Oklahoma) was another stop on the trail, served by stage coach lines after 1874.[1][2]

Local artist and photographer, Michael Klemme, erected metal statues commemorating the land run featuring longhorn cattle, a stage coach, horses, and a Native American mounted on a horse.

A Garfield County war dead memorial is located at the northeast end of the park. Sculptures by Harold T. Holden within the park include: Holding the Claim, Plainsman, Chisholm, Wrangler, Boomer, Pioneer, and Dressing the Bit. Time capsules honor the Enid Springs Sanitarium, and the Oklahoma Centennial.[3]

Panorama of Government Springs Park

Gallery

  • Monument by the Daughters of the American Revolution
    Monument by the Daughters of the American Revolution
  • The Lagoon at Government Springs
    The Lagoon at Government Springs
  • Government Springs Park sign
    Government Springs Park sign

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