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

Pop Hicks' Restaurant

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Pop Hicks' Restaurant Marker

Inscription. Ethan Edwin "Pop" Hicks opened his restaurant on New Year's Day in 1936. The original café had three small booths and four barstools. Over the years, Hicks made many additions to the café, including a banquet room - the first of its kind in the region.

Hicks sold the restaurant in 1968. After changing owners a few times, Howard and Mary Nichols bought the business in 1989 and operated it until August 2, 1999, when the building was completely destroyed by fire.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1936.

Location. 35° 30.406′ N, 98° 59.206′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Oklahoma, in Custer County. Marker can be reached from West Gary Boulevard (Business Interstate 40) south of West Modelle Avenue (State Highway 73). Marker is outside Oklahoma Route 66 Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2225 W Gary Blvd, Clinton OK 73601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McLain Rogers Park (here, next to this marker); Marshall Cafe (here, next to this marker); Glancy Motor Hotel (here, next to this marker); Y Service Station (here, next to this marker); Calmez Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Mohawk Lodge Indian Store

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(a few steps from this marker); U.S. 66 (a few steps from this marker); Redland Theater (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Pop Hicks' Restaurant Marker

full shot of panel

Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 9, 2021

3. Pop Hicks' Restaurant Marker

Marker is facing the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, where the red arrow points

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.