Broken Arrow in Tulsa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Ownby-Rutledge House

Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023

1. Ownby-Rutledge House Marker

Inscription.

Dr. Warren Ownby built this house in 1908-09. He was on early osteopathic doctor. Phenie Lou Ownby, his wife, was the first and only woman mayor to serve Broken Arrow, the first woman mayor in the state and the sixth in the nation. She was elected in 1931. The Kerm Rutledge family spent years in restoring the house.
(BA 100 Yr. History, pg. 157)
Broken Arrow Centennial 2002

Erected 2002 by City of Broken Arrow.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 36° 3.27′ N, 95° 47.665′ W. Marker is in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in Tulsa County. Marker is at the intersection of West Detroit Street and North Cedar Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Detroit Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 322 W Detroit 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. F.S. Hurd House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Broken Arrow Public School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Umbrella Catalpa Tree (approx. ¼ mile away); Sieling Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); 302 Brown-Kimbrough Center for Arts, Innovation & Creativity (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Kentucky Colonel Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ralph Blane Boyhood Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Katy Railroad Depot (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Broken Arrow.

Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023

2. Ownby-Rutledge House Marker

This view is to the east along West Detroit Street.

Ownby-Rutledge House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Foreman, June 10, 2023

3. Ownby-Rutledge House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2023, by Andrew Foreman of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.