Edmond in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
John, Cordelia, and Charles Steen
First Pioneer Family of Edmond, Oklahoma
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Photographed by Cordelia Steen Chapter member
1. First Pioneer Family of Edmond, Oklahoma Marker
John Steen arrived at the mile marker 103 in December 1886, as a water superintendent for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. He was assigned to oversee the construction of a 128' deep by 30' diameter well that would serve the new coaling and watering station for steam engineers.
The station, first known as Mile Marker 103 and then Summit, was renamed Edmond in March 1887. In November of that year John's wife Cordelia and their son Charles joined him.
The family's arrival preceded the early settlers who came to the area in the Oklahoma Land Run of April 22, 1889, and formally established the town of Edmond.
We honor the Steen family and their invaluable contributions to the City of Edmond.
Marker placed by Cordelia Steen Chapter, NSDAR, October 23, 2021
Erected 2021 by Cordelia Steen Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
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Location. 35° 40.097′ N, 97° 28.719′ W. Marker is in Edmond, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It can be reached from North Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edmond OK 73003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma Frontier Country and in Greater Oklahoma City. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kivlehen House (approx. half a mile away); Old North Tower (approx. 0.8 miles away); Central State Normal (approx. 0.8 miles away); Shannon Miller Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Classen's Grove (approx. one mile away); Early Days (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Early Days (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Early Days (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edmond.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2023, by Mary Poulain of Edmond, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 32 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 7, 2023, by Mary Poulain of Edmond, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
