Boley in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Boley, Oklahoma
Est. August, 1903 - Inc. May 11, 1905
Photographed by Jerry Klinger, October 14, 2023
1. Boley, Oklahoma Marker
Boley, Creek Nation, I.T., established as an all Black town on land of Creek Indian "Freedwoman" Abigail Barnett. Organized by T.M. Haynes first townsite manager. Named for J.B. Boley, white roadmaster, who convinced Fort Smith & Western Railroad that Blacks could govern themselves. This concept soon boosted population to 4,200. Declared National Historical Landmark District by act of Congress 5-15-75.
Erected by Oklahoma Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society series list.
Location. 35° 29.294′ N, 96° 29.049′ W. Marker is in Boley, Oklahoma, in Okfuskee County. It is on Oklahoma Route 62 near Pecan, on the right. The marker is located in front of the newly erected Okfuskee County Rosenwald Schools and Boley Marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boley OK 74829, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Okfuskee County, Rosenwald Schools, and Boley (a few steps from this marker); J.B. Boley (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Founders of Boley-Pioneer
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More about this marker. The marker is in very poor condition. The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation and the Town of Boley, Oklahoma have agreed to undertake a restoration of the marker to its original condition.
Also see . . . Boley, Oklahoma. (Submitted on October 15, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,583 times since then and 42 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 15, 2023, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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