Muskogee in Muskogee County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
The Welch Home
Muskogee Oklahoma Historic Preservation Commission
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024
1. The Welch Home Marker
This home at 1405 West Okmulgee Avenue was built in 1904 by J. C. Welch, pioneer merchant and was credited with being one of the most beautiful and lavishly decorated in Indian Territory. Private home no visitors.
Erected by Muskogee Oklahoma Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 35° 45.22′ N, 95° 23.143′ W. Marker is in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. It is on West Okmulgee Avenue (Business U.S. 62/64) near South 14th Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located near the curb, on the north side of the subject house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1405 West Okmulgee Avenue, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The George Murphy Home (within shouting distance of this marker); The Patterson House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coss Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas-Foreman House (about 300 feet away); The Hultquist Home (about 400 feet away); The Trumbo Home (about 400 feet away); Jefferson Highway Route through Muskogee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marland Oil Gas Station (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Muskogee.
More about this marker. The marker is severely weathered and needs to be refurbished.
Regarding The Welch Home. National Register of Historic Places № 84003343, as J. C. Welch House.
From the National Register Nomination prepared by Claudia Craig, 1/1983:
The J.C. Welch home is a three story dwellingwith red brick finish laid in running bond course, however, limestone and wood materials are used throughout the exterior for trim and decoration. It is approximately 45 x 60 and has a balustraded deck on a hipped roof. Three-sided bays are located on first and second floors of the facade. Each are 2' x 2 x 2. Major decorative elements include several Colonial Revival features.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 20242. The Welch Home MarkerThe marker is outside the wrought iron fence on the north side of the property, overlooking the subject house to the south.
The focal point of the [east/front] facade is a massive two-story balustraded circular portico supported by four Tuscan-type columns. Each column rests on a limestone rusticated pedestal. Behind the projecting circular portico, there is a balustraded veranda-type porch on facade which wraps around to south side. It is highlighted by six Tuscan-type columns.This is one of five historic residences that were nominated in a group, titled Territorial Homes of Muskogee.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Territorial Homes of Muskogee
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024
3. The Welch Home (north elevation)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 11, 2024
4. The Welch Home (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
