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

Early Days

23 West First Street

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 9, 2025

1. Early Days Marker

Inscription.
• 1889 - James Brown Lumber
• 1894 - James Brown General Merchandise and Lumber
• 1909 - Red Star Lumber Company
• 1918 - Minnetonka Lumber Company
• 1923-2017 Long-Ball Lumber Company

Erected 2020 by Edmond Historic Preservation Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 35° 39.267′ N, 97° 28.96′ W. Marker is in Edmond, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is on West 1st Street west of South Oschner Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 W 1st St, Edmond OK 73003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country

and in Greater Oklahoma City.

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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Early Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Leaping Into History (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Early Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Edmond Station, Indian Territory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Citizens Bank (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Early Days (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Early Days (about 500 feet away); Farmers Grain Company (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edmond.

Regarding Early Days. The current building was constructed in 1947 and renovated in 2019.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2025

2. Early Days Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.