Alva in Woods County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Carter Hall
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2024
1. Carter Hall Marker
Originally known as the Science Annex, the building that was later named Carter Hall was erected in 1935-36 in connection with the construction of Jesse Dunn Hall. It housed all science departments and a natural history museum until 1963, when a new science building was erected. In subsequent years, various uses were made of the facility until an extensive renovation in 1982 provided accommodations for the university nursing program. The building was named in 1953 to honor Dr. T.C. Carter, who served on the science faculty from 1908 to 1952.
The Family of Dr. Daniel A. Shorter
January 2012
Erected 2012.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 36° 47.813′ N, 98° 39.984′ W. Marker is in Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County. It can be reached from College Boulevard (U.S. 281) just south of Oklahoma Boulevard (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling south. The marker is located beside the walkway directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 709 Oklahoma
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Regionally, this marker is 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, the Louisiana Purchase, and Cherokee Outlet.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jesse Dunn Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle on the Hill Its Approval (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle on the Hill - Its Design (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle on the Hill Its Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle on the Hill Its Destruction (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathan Boone (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herod Hall (about 400 feet away); ΦΛΧ Commemorates Veterans of Foreign Wars from Northwestern State College (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alva.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 8, 2024
2. Carter Hall Marker
The marker is located beside the walkway directly in front of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
