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

Sandhills Curiosity Shop, Erick, Oklahoma

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 9, 2021

1. Sandhills Curiosity Shop, Erick, Oklahoma Marker

Inscription. Formerly the City Meat Market, this is known as the oldest brick building in Erick. It is now the home of Harley and Annabelle, "The Mediocre Music Makers."

Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing

Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists.

Location. 35° 12.826′ N, 99° 52.007′ W. Marker is in Erick, Oklahoma, in Beckham County. It is on South Sheb Wooley Street south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S Sheb Wooley St, Erick OK 73645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Oklahoma.

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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Dust Bowl,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 18 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Will Rogers Highway (approx. 7.4 miles away); Greer County, Texas (approx. 9.6 miles away in Texas); Delhi (approx. 11 miles away); Needwood Cemetery (approx. 17.2 miles away in Texas).

Regarding Sandhills Curiosity Shop, Erick, Oklahoma. The Sandhills Curiosity Shop is actually not a store, but more of a tourist attraction. Harley and Annabelle Russell bought the building and tried to make it a health food store, but it later became known as an entertainment destination. For many years, the two entertained hundreds of travelers with their redneck humor and songs. Harley was the inspiration of the "Mater" character in the Disney/Pixar film Cars, as he spent some time with Larry the Cable Guy (who voiced Mater). Annabelle passed away in 2014. Harley continues the tradition today, depending on the day or how he is feeling.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 9, 2021

2. Sandhills Curiosity Shop, Erick, Oklahoma Marker

Marker is on display with some old antique signs.

Harley Russell (mentioned on the marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 9, 2021

3. Harley Russell (mentioned on the marker)

Inspired the character "Mater" in the Disney/Pixar film Cars. He still entertains guests on certain days.

Sandhills Curiosity Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 7, 2023

4. Sandhills Curiosity Shop

South side of Sandhills Curiosity Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 7, 2023

5. South side of Sandhills Curiosity Shop

Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,300 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3. submitted on October 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4, 5. submitted on August 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.