Sulphur in Murray County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Sulphur

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 2, 2026

1. Sulphur Marker

Inscription. Springs in this area were first used by wildlife, Indians, and cattlemen. In 1902, Sulphur Springs Reservation was founded, renamed Platt Nat'l Park in 1906, and became part of Chickasaw Nat'l Rec. Area in 1976. The town was moved twice to its present site. In the 1920's and 30's, Sulphur was famous for its mineral water.

Erected 1984 by Oklahoma Historical Society and Rotary Club of Sulphur.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the Rotary International series lists.

Location. 34° 30.375′ N, 96° 58.451′ W. Marker is in Sulphur, Oklahoma, in Murray County. It is on West Broadway Avenue (State Highway 7) west of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sulphur OK 73086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Chickasaw Nation.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and

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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 3 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Civilian Conservation Corps and Platt National Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hutchins & Sons Furniture & Undertaking (approx. 8.4 miles away); Oklahoma, Where Reflection Seismograph Was Born (approx. 11.2 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Sulphur - The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society (Submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

2. Chickasaw National Recreation Area - The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society (Submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 11, 2018

2. Sulphur Marker

Photographed by Brian Anderson, August 11, 2018

3. Sulphur Marker

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 2, 2026

4. Sulphur Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 3, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 4. submitted on July 3, 2026, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.