Yale in Payne County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Rice/Kerby Cabin

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 12, 2020

1. Rice/Kerby Cabin Marker

Inscription.

This cabin is the oldest known homestead in Payne County. Built in 1876 by Pawnee Rice and later occupied by the William Sherman Tecumseh Kerby family. It has been preserved and restored as a memorial to the pioneer spirit so richly portrayed by these two families.

As a further tribute, it will be used as a teaching facility to portray the early life of James Francis Thorpe, World's Greatest Athlete, and his personal contribution to the history of our State.

The restoration was made possible by the contributions of the Yale Historical Society, family members, and the Jim Thorpe Memorial Foundation.

Erected by Yale Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 36° 6.898′ N, 96° 41.447′ W. Marker is in Yale, Oklahoma, in Payne County. Marker is on East Boston Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yale OK 74085, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harold V. "Tex" Brown (approx. ¼ mile away); The Camp of Washington Irving (approx. ¼ mile away); World Famous Athlete Jim Thorpe (approx.

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¼ mile away); Nell Caroline Woodward Hancock (approx. half a mile away); L.F. Jones (approx. half a mile away); Mable Dale Potts (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Round Mountains (approx. 4.8 miles away); Turkey Track Ranch (approx. 9.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yale.

Donation Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 12, 2020

2. Donation Plaque

Cabin donated by
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Moebius, Jr.
Special thanks to
Kerby Family & The
Oklahoma Historical Society

Rice/Kerby Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 12, 2020

3. Rice/Kerby Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.