The True Grit Trail in eastern Oklahoma will become a reality now that House Bill 1411 has been signed into law by the governor.

Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton is the author of the legislation.

“I think everyone in Oklahoma and probably in the nation is familiar with the story of ‘True Grit,’ either from the novel written by Charles Portis or through the movie adaptations,” Grego said. “Because the story takes place partly in Oklahoma, we thought it would be great to memorialize this trail and perhaps attract some additional tourism to this area. Oklahoma already has popular golf and fishing trails as well as a new Civil Rights Trail. This will add to the reasons for people to come and visit our great state.”