Oolagah's First Public Tribute to Will Rogers
A Miniature Replica of his Birthplace
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation, in Northeast Oklahoma Green Country, and in Greater Tulsa. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Ozarks, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
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Also see . . .
1. Will Rogers. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 12, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Website homepage (Submitted on December 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on December 13, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
