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

Wells Fargo Livery Stable

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Wells Fargo Livery Stable Marker

Inscription. Wells Fargo & Company built this livery stable in 1906 on land originally a part of the United States Military Reservation, where soldiers camped to disperse "Sooners" entering the territory illegally prior to the run of 1889. However, the city of Oklahoma City and several different individuals had owned the land before it was purchased by Wells Fargo. This stable, with 18 inch solid brick walls, was completed in 1906 and was used by Wells Fargo until the discontinuation of its Overland Express operation in 1917. From 1918 until 1954 the building was owned by Wells Fargo's successors, The American Railway Express Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 35° 27.863′ N, 97° 30.602′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is on East Reno Avenue east of Oklahoma Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at Whiskey Chicks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 E Reno Ave, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

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: Centennial Fountain at United Way Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rock Island Plow Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnny Bench

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wilber Joe Rogan (about 400 feet away); Lloyd James Waner (about 400 feet away); Paul Glee Waner (about 400 feet away); Carl Owen Hubbell (about 400 feet away); John L.R. "Pepper" Martin (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Wells Fargo Livery Stable Marker

Front of the building, occupied by Whiskey Chicks saloon

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

3. Wells Fargo Livery Stable Marker

Marker is at the entrance of Whiskey Chicks

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 544 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.