Most of the markers will be located in the Central Business District and Bricktown.
From the design statement submitted to the Arts Commission:
“The markers will be placed along sidewalks and appropriate locations in and near downtown and will correspond with stories that happened on those sites.
They will show where the settlers met to establish their provisional government, where pioneer leaders staked their claims, where surveyed streets and claims conflicted, how peaces was struck between the warring town site companies, and where early-day landmarks stood.
Markers wil tell a chronological story as well as individual stories about important events and prominent leaders. Each marker will have a number that corresponds to a web link that will provide additional photographs and narrative.
Many people will encounter the markers a few at a time, but some will be sufficiently intrigued to take the whole tour. In time, hopefully teachers and tour guides will take groups to explore the Trail, and collateral brochures, maps and publications will more fully reveal the fascinating history of our city.”
The 89er Trail Fund has an editorial board featuring business leader and real estate developer Chuck Wiggin, independent historian Michael J. Hightower, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Historical Society Bob Blackburn, and librarian Larry Johnston.
Chuck Wiggin will over seen the maintenance of the project through the 89er Trail Fund.
The plan must first be approved by the Arts Commission, then various other design review committees in the areas of installation.
