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

Marshall Cafe

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Marshall Cafe Marker

Inscription. The Marshall Café opened its doors in 1953. Owned by George Marshall, the café was best known for steak and chicken dinners. The restaurant was located on the 10th street alignment of Route 66 (Route 66 followed 10th street from 1926 to 1958) and was open 24 hours a day. The business closed its doors in 1959.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 35° 30.403′ N, 98° 59.207′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Oklahoma, in Custer County. It can be reached from West Gary Boulevard (Business Interstate 40) south of West Modelle Avenue (State Highway 73). Marker is outside the 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.

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.

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

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Glancy Motor Hotel (here, next to this marker); Pop Hicks' Restaurant (here, next to this marker); Calmez Hotel (here, next to this marker); Mohawk Lodge Indian Store (a few steps from this marker); McLain Rogers Park (a few steps from this marker); Redland Theater (a

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few steps from this marker); U.S. 66 (a few steps from this marker); Y Service Station (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. Marshall Cafe Marker

full shot of panel (outside the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 9, 2021

3. Marshall Cafe Marker

Marker is facing the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 535 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.