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Wagon Train Monument


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Wagon Train Monument 1776 - 1996, Bi-Centennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage - Oklahoma Official Representatives

This wagon train traveled 1,200 miles from Randlett, Oklahoma to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Ivan and Dorthy left Laverne on February 11, 1976, meeting Speck and his Texas wagon at Randlett. From here, they traveled the Southern route meeting other state wagons and arriving in Valley Forge Park, July 3, 1976.

Located near the west pavilion in the city park.


Address: West Jane Jayroe Blvd. ( Highway 149)

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Laverne City Park

At the western edge of town sits a beautiful 8-acre park with a tennis court, swimming pool, picnic tables, playground, and log cabin faciltiy. Adjacent to the park are R.V. hook-ups with a dump station. Self pay deposit box at park. If check make payable to Town of Laverne

Laverne, OK Recreation

Community Museum

The Community Museum is housed in Laverne's first hotel, The Fox, which was built in 1912. There are many displays of Native American artifacts found in Harper County along with furnished rooms of early homesteaders.

Laverne, OK Museums

Outdoor Mural

This mural painted on the building across the street from the old depot depicts the introduction of the railroad into this open range territory.

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Veteran's Memorial

This memorial honors those from the Laverne community who so honorably served their country so that freedom might live. - Dedicated, July 4, 1991 Located near the west pavillion in the city park.

Laverne, OK Memorials

Wagon Train Monument

1776 - 1996, Bi-Centennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage - Oklahoma Official Representatives This wagon train traveled 1,200 miles from Randlett, Oklahoma to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Ivan and Dorthy left Laverne on February 11, 1976

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