Oologah in Rogers County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Oolagah's First Public Tribute to Will Rogers

A Miniature Replica of his Birthplace

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

1. Oolagah's First Public Tribute to Will Rogers Marker

Inscription.

The original model of the miniature house was built in 1928 by Zennie Taylor (1890-1969) as a school project for the Tulsa State Fair. By 1930 he had constructed a permanent replica which was dedicated at a special "WILL ROGERS DAY" celebration on Saturday, October 25, 1930. Since 1930 the little house has symbolized Oologah's deep affection for her native son.

After Will Rogers' death, the stone marker was erected by the citizens of Oologah and dedicated as a memorial on October 18, 1936.

On May 7, 1992, an arsonist destroyed the original little house. This replica built for the Chamber of Commerce by Jerry Gardner in 1985 will continue to symbolize Oologah's love for and pride in their famous son.

Erected by the Citizens of Oologah.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1930.

Location. 36° 26.817′ N, 95° 42.488′ W. Marker is in Oologah, Oklahoma, in Rogers County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street (U.S. 169) and Cooweescoowee Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Roadside Pullout, Oologah OK 74053, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies. Will Rogers Birthplace (a few steps from this marker); The Cherokee Kid (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oklahoma Centennial Bench (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Mart Reed General Store Building (about 500 feet away); Will Rogers Airport (approx. 2.8 miles away); Clement Vann Rogers (approx. 2.8 miles away); Daugherty Pathway (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oologah.

Also see . . .
1. Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch. (Submitted on December 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Will Rogers was America's Cowboy Philosopher. (Submitted on December 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Oolagah's First Public Tribute to Will Rogers Marker and Birthplace Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

2. Oolagah's First Public Tribute to Will Rogers Marker and Birthplace Replica

Looking north

Will Rogers' Birthplace Miniature Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

3. Will Rogers' Birthplace Miniature Replica

Will Rogers' Birthplace Miniature Replica (back) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

4. Will Rogers' Birthplace Miniature Replica (back)

1936 Will Rogers Monument Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

5. 1936 Will Rogers Monument Detail

1936 Will Rogers Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

6. 1936 Will Rogers Monument

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

7. 1936 Will Rogers Monument Detail

Will Rogers Photo on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2017

8. Will Rogers Photo on Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.