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

Clinton Drive-In

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Clinton Drive-In Marker

Inscription. The Clinton Drive-In opened on August 17, 1949. The drive-in was located three miles south on Route 66 next to Neptune Park. Featuring two shows nightly and individual speakers for the 300 spaces, admission was forty cents for adults and ten cents for children.

The first movie to be shown at the drive-in was "Tap Roots" starring Van Heflin. The bill also included two color cartoons. The Clinton Drive-In closed in the 1980's.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 1949.

Location. 35° 30.395′ N, 98° 59.212′ 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: Rio Siesta Motel (here, next to this marker); Route 66 Museum (here, next to this marker); Redland Theater (here, next to this marker); Mohawk Lodge Indian Store (a few steps from this marker); Calmez Hotel

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(a few steps from this marker); U.S. 66 (a few steps from this marker); Glancy Motor Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Marshall Cafe (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. Clinton Drive-In Marker

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

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

3. Clinton Drive-In 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 515 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.