Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Elam
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
1. Elam Marker
An early settlement near this area in the Creek Nation in Indian Territory, founded in 1901 by W.T. Brooks, N.L. Sanders, W.N. "Newt" and M.C. "Mac" Williams. The town was named in honor of Elam Hodge who owned the land. A post office was here from 25 September, 1901 to 28 September, 1906.
(BA 100 Yr. History, pg. 57)
Broken Arrow Centennial 2002
Erected 2002 by City of Broken Arrow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 36° 0.167′ N, 95° 49.241′ W. Marker is in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. It is at the intersection of West Florence Street and S. 140th E. Ave. and W. Florence St./E. 111th St S, on the right when traveling east on West Florence Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14010 W Florence St, Broken Arrow OK 74011, United States of America. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Cattle Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); White Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); City Water Spring (approx. 2.3 miles away); Weer (approx. 3.2 miles away); Katy Railroad Depot (approx. 3.6 miles away); Kentucky Colonel Hotel (approx. 3.6 miles away); 302 Brown-Kimbrough Center for Arts, Innovation & Creativity
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Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
2. Elam Marker
Photograph of marker, viewing west along West Florence Street/East 111th Street South.
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
3. Elam Marker
Photograph of marker, viewing east along West Florence Street/East 111th Street South.
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
4. Elam Marker
Photograph from behind marker, view to the north towards Aspen Creek Early Childhood Center across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 1,130 times since then and 125 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
