Elk City in Beckham County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

First Wooden Home

in Elk City, OK

— National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum —

First Wooden Home Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2020

1. First Wooden Home Marker

Inscription.

Built in 1901 by John Hollis

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.

Location. 35° 24.722′ N, 99° 26.171′ W. Marker is in Elk City, Oklahoma, in Beckham County. It is on U.S. 66, on the left when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elk City OK 73648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Oklahoma.

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 Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rock Bluff School (a few steps from this marker); Cruze Farm House History (a few steps from this marker);

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

The Anadarko Basin (a few steps from this marker); 018 Cowtown (within shouting distance of this marker); Gas Pump (within shouting distance of this marker); Bob Potter · Mel Patterson · I.A. "Pat" Patterson (within shouting distance of this marker); 1950's Model Train Replica of Elk City's Downtown District (within shouting distance of this marker); Commotion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk City.

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2020

2. First Wooden Home Marker

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 493 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.