Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Weer
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 7, 2023
1. Weer Marker
Established by John E. Weer in 1885-87. A post office, 1894-1906, three general stores, a school, two doctors, a drug store and nearly 100 residents made up the early village. Weer was postmaster and farmed. He ran a saw mill, cotton gin, grist mill and a store. On this site was W.J. "Doc" Darnell's drug store and doctor's office 1902-1907.
(BA 100 Yr. History, pg. 56)
Broken Arrow Centennial 2002
Erected 2002 by City of Broken Arrow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 35° 58.792′ N, 95° 46.236′ W. Marker is in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. It is on South 185th East Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located approximately 285 feet north of the intersection of South 185th East Avenue and East 127th Street South. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation, specifically in the Cherokee Nation, and in Greater Tulsa. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: City Water Spring (approx. one mile away); Camp Russell (approx. 2.7 miles away); Old Cattle Trail (approx. 3.1 miles away); Elam (approx. 3.2 miles away); White Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Katy Railroad Depot (approx. 4.9 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps (approx. 4.9 miles away); Kentucky Colonel Hotel (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map
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Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 7, 2023
2. Weer Marker
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 7, 2023
3. Weer Marker
This photograph of the marker is looking south along South 185th East Avenue.
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 7, 2023
4. Weer Marker
This photograph of the marker is looking north along South 185th East Avenue.
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 7, 2023
5. Weer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. 5. submitted on June 9, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
