Tahlequah in Cherokee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

The Workman's Horse

A Tahlequah landmark

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

1. The Workman's Horse Marker

Inscription. Perched proudly above N Muskogee Ave, The Workman's Horse was lovingly brought to Tahlequah by Charles and Robert Workman in 1983. Instantly embraced by the community, the hose became a cherished Tahlequah landmark, casting its watchful gaze for over four decades. Following its removal from the building in 2023, the community rallied in an overwhelming display of affection, clamoring for the return of this beloved local icon.

Provalus is honored to reintroduce this treasured piece of Tahlequah history, on loan from Angela Workman Cook and the Workman Family, and lovingly restored by the students of Indian Capital Technology Center, to its rightful home within the community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.

Location. 35° 54.921′ N, 94° 58.208′ W. Marker is in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in Cherokee County. It is on North Muskogee Avenue just south of Downing Street (Business U.S. 62), on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted at eye-level on east facade of the building at this address, directly underneath

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the subject landmark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 235 North Muskogee Avenue, Tahlequah OK 74464, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Cherokee Nation

and in Northeast Oklahoma — Green Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Ozarks,

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: First Telephone in Oklahoma (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Brian Stapler (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherokee National Capitol (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of the Cherokee National Capitol Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cherokee Advocate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judge John Martin, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Ross ᎫᏫᏍᎫᏫ (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024

2. The Workman's Horse Marker

Looking north along Muskogee Avenue; the marker is mounted directly underneath the subject landmark.

Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tahlequah.

Also see . . . Provalus Celebrates Grand Opening of Technology Innovation Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Excerpt: Recognized in the community as the Workman’s building, this site previously served as a family-owned department store for more than fifty years. The transition from a department store to an innovation center with more than 200 workstations required a full renovation, but it was imperative that Provalus honor those who previously occupied the space and the exceptional service they provided to the Tahlequah community.
Most visible was the restoration and reinstallation of the historic “Workman’s Horse” statue to its original place on the building. A commemorative plaque was also installed, detailing its significance and the lasting impact it has had on the town, and our appreciation of those who made it possible. Other touches, such as the original Workman’s sign can be found throughout the space.

(Submitted on October 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.