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

Kunc 1889er Homestead

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021

1. Kunc 1889er Homestead Marker

Inscription. James and Kathrine Kunc and son, William, made the run and homesteaded this quarter section April 22, 1889. That pioneer family continuously occupied the farm until William's son, Stanley Kunc, sold the land in 1982 for commercial development.

In 1923, Everett Bradbury and family purchased one acre of land from the Kunc family on the northeast corner of the homestead to establish a camping ground and filling station.

This intersection was the junction of U.S. Highway 66 and U.S. Highway 77 and became known as Bradbury Corner. In 1925, Bradbury Station moved across Highways 66 and 77 and expanded the filling station to include a general store.

Erected 2001 by City of Edmond, Stanley & Kathryn Kunc.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1889.

Location. 35° 39.152′ N, 97° 25.799′ W. Marker is in Edmond, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is on East 2nd Street (U.S. 77) west of Meline Drive, on the

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right when traveling east. Marker is in front of Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3840 East 2nd St, Edmond OK 73034, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old North Tower (approx. 2½ miles away); Shannon Miller Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); Classen's Grove (approx. 2.7 miles away); Kivlehen House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Central State College (approx. 2.7 miles away); Statue of Liberty Replica (approx. 2.7 miles away); National Guard Armory (approx. 2.7 miles away); Stephenson Park (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021

2. Kunc 1889er Homestead Marker

At the entrance of Holiday Inn off US 77

in Edmond.

More about this marker. Marker repeats on both sides.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.