Claremore in Rogers County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Downtown Claremore Historic District

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 7, 2025

1. Downtown Claremore Historic District Marker

Inscription.
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
The Downtown Claremore Historic District encompasses portions of five blocks centered on Will Rogers Boulevard. Founded in the 1880s, the buildings reflect the commercial growth of the community, growth spurred by access to the two major railroads that were instrumental in growing a strong farming and ranching community; the famous U.S. Route 66; and “radium” well water for the bath house industry. The Will Rogers Hotel, named after the internationally known humorist Will Rogers who was a native to the city, was the town's most famous bath house, attracting the social elite, tourists and those seeking personal rejuvenation. The district consists of commercial style architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as notable examples of Moderne, Classical Revival, Queen Anne and Spanish Colonial Revival.

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)

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Location. 36° 18.677′ N, 95° 36.761′ W. Marker is in Claremore, Oklahoma, in Rogers County. It is at the intersection of West Will Rogers Boulevard (U.S. 66) and Muskogee Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Will Rogers Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore OK 74017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Cherokee Nation,

in Northeast Oklahoma — Green Country,

and in Greater Tulsa.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 410 W. Will Rogers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belvidere Mansion (about 800 feet away); US Army M-41 "Walker Bulldog" Light Tank

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 8, 2025

2. Downtown Claremore Historic District Marker

Looking westward on West Will Rogers Boulevard. The marker is behind the bench.

(approx. ¼ mile away); Main Street of America (approx. ¼ mile away); Eastern University Preparatory School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Howdy Folks (approx. 1.3 miles away); Will Rogers (approx. 1.3 miles away); Will Rogers Redbud (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Claremore.

Also see . . . Downtown Claremore Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 2016. (Prepared by Claremore Main Street, Ray Brown and Lynda Ozan; via State Historic Preservation Ofice of Oklahoma) (Submitted on May 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Downtown Claremore Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 8, 2025

3. Downtown Claremore Historic District

Looking west up the 300-500 blocks of West Will Rogers Boulevard. A total of 44 buildings are within the district, which is centered on this area.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 11, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.