Anadarko in Caddo County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Historic Anadarko

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, October 9, 2020

1. Historic Anadarko Marker

Inscription.

U.S. Post Office (1947). The historic Anadarko post office building was previously the site of the Kiowa Indian Agency until 1947. The former name is still on the east side of the building.

The post office is listed on the National Historic Register, and houses a massive mural depicting the ceremonial life of the Plains American Indians.

In June 1936, Oscar Jacobson, who was in charge of WPA projects for Oklahoma, commissioned Stephen Mopope to paint 16 murals in the newly constructed post office.

Stephen Mopope, was assisted by James Auchiah, and Spencer Asah. The three men were part of the "Kiowa Five", a group of artists renowned for their depictions of American Indian ceremonial and social life.

Erected by City of Anadarko.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 35° 4.451′ N, 98° 14.631′ W. Marker is in Anadarko, Oklahoma, in Caddo County. Marker is on South 1st Street, 0.2 miles north of SW Oklahoma Avenue, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located outside of the United States Post Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 S 1st Street, Anadarko OK 73005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Soda Fountain Eatery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lonnie's (within shouting distance of this marker); Ideal Decorating Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George's Department Store (about 400 feet away); Trophies N Things (about 400 feet away); Bryan Hotel (about 500 feet away); Anadarko Community Library (about 700 feet away); Redskin Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anadarko.

Regarding Historic Anadarko. Stop by and go inside the Post Office to see the artwork done by the WPA.

United States Post Office and Kiowa Indian Agency image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, October 9, 2020

2. United States Post Office and Kiowa Indian Agency

Medicine Man’s Shield and Lance mural inside the Anadarko Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, October 9, 2020

3. Medicine Man’s Shield and Lance mural inside the Anadarko Post Office

Two Eagle Dancers mural inside the Anadarko Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, October 9, 2020

4. Two Eagle Dancers mural inside the Anadarko Post Office

Kiowa Camp Site mural at the Anadarko Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Armstrong, October 9, 2020

5. Kiowa Camp Site mural at the Anadarko Post Office

The side of the Post Office with the name of the Kiowa Indian Agency. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

6. The side of the Post Office with the name of the Kiowa Indian Agency.

The inside of the Post Office with the unique artwork image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 9, 2021

7. The inside of the Post Office with the unique artwork

Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 12, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 5. submitted on February 13, 2021, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 6, 7. submitted on September 11, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.