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

Classen's Grove

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021

1. Classen's Grove Marker

Inscription. This park was once a part of an area known as "Classen's Grove" — a fruit orchard and social gathering place for Edmond's first citizens. Benefactor, economic developer, newspaper publisher, city attorney and beautification patron Anton H. Classen (1861-1922) is recognized as one of the most important men in Edmond's early years. He helped establish the legal townsite, edited The Edmond Sun, served as the town's postmaster, donated the original 40 acres for the Territorial Normal School (University of Central Oklahoma), was secretary of the county's first public library, led in planting of trees and shrubbery in the first Edmond parks and along Boulevard, and later brought the interurban railway to Edmond.

Erected by Edmond Historical Society and Edmond Parks Foundation Incorporated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 35° 39.264′ N, 97° 28.64′ W. Marker is in Edmond, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Boulevard and East 1st Street. Marker is outside the

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Edmond Public Library and close to Shannon Miller Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North 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,

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: Shannon Miller Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Statue of Liberty Replica (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central State College (about 700 feet away); Edmond Public School 1889 (about 700 feet away); Early Days (approx. 0.2 miles away); Citizens Bank (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Early Days (approx. ¼ mile away); Central State Normal (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 8, 2021

2. Classen's Grove Marker

Marker is outside the entrance of Edmond Public Library under a tree.

of all markers in Edmond.

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 436 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.