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.
Classen's Grove. . 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.
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.
Location. 35° 39.264′ N, 97° 28.64′ W. Marker is in Edmond, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Boulevard and East 1st Street. Marker is outside the 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Marker is outside the entrance of Edmond Public Library under a tree.
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 149 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
