Heritage Hills in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Caldwell-Walton House

431 NW 17th St.

— Oklahoma Governor's Residence - 1923 —

Caldwell-Walton House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 9, 2025

1. Caldwell-Walton House Marker

Inscription. J.R. Caldwell, an oilman and investor, reportedly spent $100,000 on construction of this house in 1918, but never occupied it. Caldwell sold the house in 1923 to newly elected Governor Jack Walton, who served for less than one turbulent year before he was removed from office. Financing of the house by oilman, and later Governor, E. W. Marland was basis for one of the articles of impeachment.

This plaque rests at the foot of what once were steps to the office Walton used during a period of statewide martial law, which he declared to control Ku Klux Klan lawlessness. In response to Klan threats and protests here, machine gun toting bodyguards were posted around the house.

After removal from office, Walton ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate and was elected to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Impoverished, Walton died in 1949 after suffering a heart attack while riding an Oklahoma City bus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 35° 29.241′ N,

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97° 31.259′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Heritage Hills. It is at the intersection of North Walker Avenue and Northwest 17th Street, on the left when traveling south on North Walker Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 431 NW 17th St, Oklahoma City OK 73103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

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: Overholser Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hales Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Susan Ferrell and Mary Rentie (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mid-Continent Life Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Osler Building (approx. half a mile away); The Maney Home (approx. half a mile

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 9, 2025

2. Caldwell-Walton House Marker

Marker is in the side yard.

away); Historic Plaza Court (approx. 0.6 miles away); USS Oklahoma Anchor (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . .
1. Walton, John Calloway (1881-1949). In his first year as governor the Oklahoma's Ninth Legislature impeached John Calloway Walton, making him the first governor to receive that dubious honor, although impeachment had threatened four out of the state's first five governors. (Larry O'Dell, in The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society) (Submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Heritage Hills Historic and Architectural District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this house and was listed in 1979. (Prepared by Tim Turner, Central Oklahoma Preservation Alliance; via State Historic Preservation Office of Oklahoma) (Submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Caldwell-Walton House (front view) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2025

3. Caldwell-Walton House (front view)

Gov. John "Jack" Calloway Walton (1881-1949) image. Click for full size.

Unknown; Oklahoma Historical Society via The Gateway to Oklahoma History (Public Domain), January 1, 1923

4. Gov. John "Jack" Calloway Walton (1881-1949)

He waged all-out war against the Ku Klux Klan, declaring martial law statewide – including three counties under absolute martial law. It cost him, both politically and personally.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.