Claremore in Rogers County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Will Rogers Memorial
the State of Oklahoma
in Tribute to Will Rogers
Native Son and World Citizen
Dedicated on November 4, 1938
the anniversary of his birth
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[Additional Markers at the Will Rogers Memorial]
"The Contemplative Will Rogers"
In native Oklahoma sandstone
sculpted by
Philip Alexander Zerkin
1997
Memorial to Delmar Collins
Museum manager: 1975-83
In Memory of
Will Rogers
O.S.F. Ws. Clubs
1942
Will Rogers Highway
Dedicated 1952
to
Will Rogers
Humorist · World Traveler · Good Neighbor
This Main Street of America
Highway 66
was the first road he traveled in
a career that led him straight to
the hearts of his countymen
[relocated highway sign]
Will Rogers
Remembering a man who lived a
life of "service above self"
on Rotary International's
75th anniversary, 2-19-1980
Tree & plaque by the
Claremore Rotary Club
Erected 1938 by People of Oklahoma.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Native Americans. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1938.
Location. 36° 19.255′ N, 95° 37.923′ W. Marker is in Claremore, Oklahoma, in Rogers County. Markers are on the entry grounds of the Will Rogers Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1720 West Will Rogers Blvd (Oklahoma Route 88), Claremore OK 74017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Will Rogers Redbud (a few steps from this marker); Will Rogers (a few steps from this marker); Howdy Folks (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma Military Academy War Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oklahoma Military Academy Killed in Action Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); US Army M-41 "Walker Bulldog" Light Tank (approx. one mile away); Main Street of America (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claremore.
Also see . . .
1. Will Rogers Memorial Museums. (Submitted on April 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Video - - Memorial Museum // (Courtesy: Out of the Norm Show--"YouTube"). (Submitted on January 31, 2012.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 906 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 25, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.