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

Central State College

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021

1. Central State College Marker

Inscription. Two blocks N.E. Established by First Legislative Assembly on Dec. 24, 1890, as first Normal School in Oklahoma Ter. Opened Nov. 9, 1891. Richard Thatcher, 1st President, "The Edmond Sun" 1st issue July 18, 1889, leading paper for Territory, town and school.

Erected 1950 by Oklahoma Historical Society and State Highway Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1890.

Location. 35° 39.16′ N, 97° 28.692′ W. Marker is in Edmond, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is at the intersection of South Boulevard and East 2nd Street (U.S. 77), in the median on South Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200-276 S Blvd, 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,

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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: Statue of Liberty Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmond Public School 1889 (within shouting distance of this marker); Classen's Grove (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shannon Miller Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stephenson Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); National Guard Armory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Days (approx. 0.2 miles away); Citizens Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edmond.

More about this marker. Marker repeats on both sides.

Also see . . .
1. University of Central Oklahoma on Wikipedia. The third largest university in Oklahoma, located in Edmond. In 1971, the name went from Central State College to Central State University. By 1990 (the university's Centennial year), the name was changed to the University of Central Oklahoma. (Submitted on April 16, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

2. University of Central Oklahoma.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021

2. Central State College Marker

Marker is located at the median of South Boulevard at the US-77 intersection.

Official website (Submitted on April 16, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.