Catoosa in Rogers County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Blue Whale, Catoosa, Oklahoma
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2013
1. Blue Whale Marker
Built in the early 1970's as an anniversary gift, the Blue Whale turned into a swimming park and closed in 1988.Erected by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 36° 11.604′ N, 95° 43.961′ W. Marker is in Catoosa, Oklahoma, in Rogers County. Marker is on State Highway 66, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2680 Oklahoma Route 66, Catoosa OK 74015, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Mail Route (within shouting distance of this marker); The H. Tom Kight, Jr. Bridge (approx. 1.4 miles away); Route 66 Motels (approx. 7 miles away); Tulsa, Oklahoma (approx. 9.2 miles away); Rose Bowl Lanes (approx. 9.6 miles away); McIntyre Airport
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Also see . . . Blue Whale at OK Travel. (Submitted on August 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2013
2. Blue Whale and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2013
3. Blue Whale
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2013
4. Blue Whale
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2013
5. Blue Whale
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on July 9, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
