Antlers in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Antlers Tornado
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2021
1. Antlers Tornado Marker
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Antlers Tornado. . On April 12, 1945 at 5:30 pm a tornado first touched down southwest of town near the Hall community. At 5:45 pm one of the most devastating tornadoes in the history of the state struck the city of Antlers with a swath of nearly one-half mile wide. Entering at the southwest part of the city and going through to the northeast, destroying, with few exceptions, every physical object in its path. A total of 86 people eventually died as a result of injuries received in the storm. A total of 343 people were injured, 379 homes were destroyed, 254 buildings were destroyed, 200 more homes and buildings were damaged leaving 1500 people homeless. After leaving Antlers the tornado continued northeast until it struck the One Creek area then on to the Nashoba area and eventually near Wister and on into Arkansas.
On April 12, 1945 at 5:30 pm a tornado first touched down southwest of town near the Hall community. At 5:45 pm one of the most devastating tornadoes in the history of the state struck the city of Antlers with a swath of nearly one-half mile wide. Entering at the southwest part of the city and going through to the northeast, destroying, with few exceptions, every physical object in its path. A total of 86 people eventually died as a result of injuries received in the storm. A total of 343 people were injured, 379 homes were destroyed, 254 buildings were destroyed, 200 more homes and buildings were damaged leaving 1500 people homeless. After leaving Antlers the tornado continued northeast until it struck the One Creek area then on to the Nashoba area and eventually near Wister and on into Arkansas.
Erected by Pushmataha County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1945.
Location. 34° 13.837′ N, 95° 37.308′ W. Marker is in Antlers, Oklahoma, in Pushmataha County. Marker is on West Main Street (U.S. 271), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 West Main Street, Antlers OK 74523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2021
2. Antlers Tornado Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 190 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
