Guthrie in Logan County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Reeves Brothers Casino

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

1. Reeves Brothers Casino Marker

Inscription. One of the most notorious gambling houses of the Southwest, opened in a tent April 23, 1889. Soon a frame building went up later replaced by brick. The owners claimed their doors never closed, day or night, for 15 years. When closed by prohibition in 1907, a key could not be found. Inside, a sign proclaimed "We the citizens of Guthrie are law-abiding people. But to any one coming here looking for trouble, we always keep it in stock with a written guarantee that we will give you a decent burial. We will wash your face, comb your hair, and polish your boots. Place your sombrero on your grave, and erect a momento as a warning to others saying... 'he tried and failed'."

Erected 1980 by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1889.

Location. 35° 52.632′ N, 97° 25.661′ W. Marker is in Guthrie, Oklahoma, in Logan County. It is on South 2nd Street north of West Harrison Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located at Honor Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117

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South 2nd Street, Guthrie OK 73044, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater Oklahoma City.

It is also in the American South,

specifically 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: Office of E.P. McCabe (a few steps from this marker); Blue Bell Bar (within shouting distance of this marker); De Ford Building (within shouting distance of this marker); International Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma Daily State Capital (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonfils Building (within shouting distance of this marker); U. S. Government Land Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Same Old Moses Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guthrie.

Reeves Brothers Casino Marker at Honor Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, October 22, 2019

2. Reeves Brothers Casino Marker at Honor Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.

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