Muskogee in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Jefferson Highway Route through Muskogee
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
| | Jefferson Highway Winnipeg-New Orleans 1916-1929 | |
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024
1. Jefferson Highway Route through Muskogee Marker
The historic Jefferson Highway route was established in 1916 and went from Winnipeg, Canada, to New Orleans, Louisiana, over approximately 2,400 miles. The route was one of the first North-South highway routes across the country. The route through Muskogee from the North went down York Street, turned down Gibson Street and then onto Eastside Boulevard where it turned onto Okmulgee Street. It continued through the heart of downtown, past this location and turned south on 24th Street.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 35° 45.29′ N, 95° 23.352′ W. Marker is in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. It is at the intersection of West Okmulgee Avenue (Business U.S. 62/64) and South Junction Street, on the right when traveling east on West Okmulgee Avenue. The marker is located in the small triangular park at this intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Muskogee OK 74401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation and specifically in the Cherokee 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 walking distance of this marker: Thomas-Foreman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Welch Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marland Oil Gas Station (approx. Ό mile away); The George Murphy Home
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Also see . . .
1. Jefferson Highway (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: It was built in the 1910s as part of the National Auto Trail system. Named for President Thomas Jefferson, inspired by the eastwest Lincoln Highway, it was nicknamed the "Palm to Pine Highway", for the varying types of trees found at either end. The Jefferson Highway was replaced with the new numbered US Highway system in the late 1920s. Portions of the highway are still named Jefferson Highway.(Submitted on October 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The Jefferson Highway Association.
Excerpt: The Jefferson Highway Association came into existence in 1915 and the initial routing was conceived between Winnipeg and New Orleans by 1916. The "route" meant that key cities and states were defined by 1916, but the actual roadways connecting(Submitted on October 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)those cities were not fully established. The actual driving route was developed over time, and it changed over the next decade. This is a reason that it is difficult in certain areas to define a single modern route that was the Jefferson Highway in some areas but there can be close approximations.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 20242. Jefferson Highway Route through Muskogee MarkerLooking south from West Okmulgee Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
