Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
F.S. Hurd House
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
1. F. S. Hurd House Marker
F. S. Hurd built this house in 1904. He came here in 1902 to establish a bank, now First National. He also founded Broken Arrow Federal Savings and Loan. He promoted agriculture and supported farm youth programs. Hurd was known as "Mr. Broken Arrow" for his vast community services.
(BA 100 Yr. History, pg. 182)
Broken Arrow Centennial 2002
Erected 2002 by City of Broken Arrow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 36° 3.151′ N, 95° 47.678′ W. Marker is in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. It is at the intersection of West Broadway Avenue and North Cedar Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 W Broadway Ave, Broken Arrow OK 74012, 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 walking distance of this marker: Ownby-Rutledge House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Umbrella Catalpa Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Broken Arrow Public School (approx. Ό mile away); 302 Brown-Kimbrough Center for Arts, Innovation & Creativity (approx. Ό mile away); Kentucky Colonel Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Katy Railroad Depot (approx.
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Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
2. F.S. Hurd House Marker
This photograph of the marker shows a view to the north along North Cedar Avenue.
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
3. F.S. Hurd House Marker
This photograph of the marker shows a view to the west along North Broadway Avenue.
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
4. F.S. Hurd House Marker
This photograph from behind the marker shows a view to the southeast with the street sign at the intersection.
Photographed by Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
5. F. S. Hurd House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 706 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
