Eufaula in McIntosh County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Palmer
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, January 1, 2022
1. Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Palmer Marker
Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Palmer, Sr. came to Eufaula in a covered wagon in 1915. After settling down he began selling apples from Judge Mills' orchard. Then he built this little store at the edge of town. In 1927 he bought a block of property located which is now 123 Selmon and 1st streets, built a brick grocery store, an abstract office and several other business offices. In 1936 he built the Palmer Wholesale Grocery, which later became known as Palmer-Swadley Wholesale.
Children of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer:
Willie, Arthur, Pauline, Ruby T.H. Jr., Jimmy, Marguerite and Allen.
Erected by Children of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 35° 17.258′ N, 95° 34.975′ W. Marker is in Eufaula, Oklahoma, in McIntosh County. Marker is on Selmon Road west of Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Selmon Rd, Eufaula OK 74432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall (about 700 feet away); Alexander Posey (about 700 feet away); Buckner Cemetery
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Photographed By Jason Armstrong, January 1, 2022
2. Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Palmer Marker and Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2022, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2022, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
