Miami in Ottawa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Gateway Sign

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2015

1. Gateway Sign Marker

Inscription. A replica of a sign originally constructed in the 1900's that spanned Central and C Street adjacent to the railroad station. For many years this sign welcomed visitors to downtown Miami. The original sign was removed during the 1930's. Today's replica welcomes visitors to a revitalized downtown Miami.

Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists.

Location. 36° 52.288′ N, 94° 52.648′ W. Marker is in Miami, Oklahoma, in Ottawa County. It is on Main Street (Route 66) (U.S. 69) north of 3rd Avenue (State Highway 10), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 South Main Street, Miami OK 74354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Quapaw Nation,

specifically in the Cherokee Nation,

and in Northeast Oklahoma — Green Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in

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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 are within walking distance of this marker: Dobson Home (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Miami Trust and Savings Bank Clock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hadley Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Miami, Oklahoma (approx. 0.3 miles away); Coleman Theatre (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Nick Calcagno (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bill Hudson Hastings (approx. 0.4 miles away); David Osborne (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Coleman Theatre, Miami, Oklahoma (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Visit Miami, Oklahoma. (Submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Miami, Oklahoma Official Website. (Submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Oklahoma Route 66 Association.

Gateway Sign and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 31, 2015

2. Gateway Sign and Marker

(Submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photo of Original Gateway Sign on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., circa 1900s

3. Photo of Original Gateway Sign on Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on July 9, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.