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

Overholser Mansion

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 9, 2025

1. Overholser Mansion Marker

Inscription. The first great house in Heritage Hills was built in 1903 on the outskirts of Oklahoma City by Henry Overholser. For many years, the Victorian mansion was Oklahoma City's showplace and social center.

Erected 1972 by Oklahoma City Historical Preservation Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 35° 29.091′ N, 97° 31.161′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Heritage Hills. It is at the intersection of Northwest 15th Street and North Hudson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northwest 15th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 NW 15th 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,

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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: Hales Home (a few steps from this marker); Caldwell-Walton House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Susan Ferrell and Mary Rentie (approx. ¼ mile away); Osler Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); USS Oklahoma Anchor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mid-Continent Life Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Plaza Court (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kaiser's Ice Cream Parlour (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . .
1. History. Constructed by Henry Overholser, referred to as the "Father of Oklahoma City," and his wife Anna, the Overholser Mansion is considered the first mansion built in Oklahoma City. (Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.) (Submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Overholser House (PDF). Amended National Register of Historic Places nomination

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2025

2. Overholser Mansion Marker

for the property, which was listed in 1970. (Prepared by Allison Marshaus and Lynda Schwan, State Historic Preservation Office of Oklahoma) (Submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Overholser, Henry (1846-1915). An Ohio-born Oklahoma City businessman, Henry Overholser became wealthy through varied business successes in Indiana, Colorado, and Wisconsin before arriving in Oklahoma City a few days after the Land Run of 1889 into the Unassigned Lands. (Dianna Everett, in The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society) (Submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Henry Overholser (1846-1915) image. Click for full size.

Unknown; Oklahoma Historical Society via The Gateway to Oklahoma History (Public Domain)

3. Henry Overholser (1846-1915)

An entrepreneur, he erected six two-story commercial buildings within days of his arrival in Oklahoma City. From there, he branched into railroads, hotels, entertainment venues and politics.

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 142 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.