Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Kentucky Colonel Hotel
Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
1. Kentucky Colonel Hotel Marker
The Kentucky Colonel Hotel was a showplace and popular throughout the country for its fried chicken meals in early Broken Arrow days. Col. G. W. Gist built the hotel in 1903. The impressive inn was inviting to rail passengers for years. Vena Hunsecker was an early manager. The Kentucky Colonel was dismantled in 1955.
(BA 100 Yr. History, pg. 167)
Broken Arrow Centennial 2002
Erected 2002 by City of Broken Arrow.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 36° 2.957′ N, 95° 47.455′ W. Marker is in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. Marker is on South Main Street near West El Paso Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 S Main St, Broken Arrow OK 74012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Katy Railroad Depot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 302 Brown-Kimbrough Center for Arts, Innovation & Creativity (about 400 feet away); Ralph Blane Boyhood Home (about 700 feet away); Umbrella Catalpa Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fraker-Wells House (approx. 0.2 miles away); F.S. Hurd House
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Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
2. Kentucky Colonel Hotel Marker
Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023
3. Kentucky Colonel Hotel Marker
This view from behind the marker is to the northeast with intersection's street sign on the left side of the image.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
