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

Mohawk Lodge Indian Store

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Mohawk Lodge Indian Store Marker

Inscription. The Mohawk Lodge Indian Store first opened in 1892 in Colony, Oklahoma Territory. Intended to provide local Native Americans an outlet for handmade items, the store was sponsored by the Dutch Reform Church of New York.

The store moved to Watonga, Oklahoma in 1907 and to Clinton, Oklahoma in 1940. Still in operation, the store is currently owned by Patricia Henry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 35° 30.399′ N, 98° 59.209′ 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 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Calmez Hotel (here, next to this marker); Redland Theater (here, next to this marker); Rio Siesta Motel (here, next to this marker); Glancy Motor Hotel (here, next to this marker); Clinton Drive-In (a few steps from this marker); Marshall Cafe (a few steps from this marker);

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U.S. 66 (a few steps from this marker); Route 66 Museum (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. Mohawk Lodge Indian Store Marker

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

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

3. Mohawk Lodge Indian Store Marker

Marker is facing the museum (where the red arrow points)

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 253 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.