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

Susan Ferrell and Mary Rentie

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 9, 2025

1. Susan Ferrell and Mary Rentie Marker

Inscription.
In memory of Susan Ferrell
and Mary Rentie and
all victims of
the Murrah Building
bombing
April 19, 1995

Erected by First Unitarian Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1995.

Location. 35° 28.933′ N, 97° 31.382′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Midtown. It is at the intersection of Northwest 13th Street and North Dewey Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Northwest 13th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 NW 13th 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

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within walking distance of this marker: The Maney Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Osler Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mid-Continent Life Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Plaza Court (approx. ¼ mile away); Kaiser's Ice Cream Parlour (approx. ¼ mile away); Hales Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Overholser Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Caldwell-Walton House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Regarding Susan Ferrell and Mary Rentie. Both women were members of First Unitarian Church, which erected the memorial. Susan Jane Ferrell, 37, was an attorney for U.S. Housing and Urban Development. Mary Leasure-Rentie, 39, was an organization, management, and personnel specialist for the agency.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 10, 2025

2. Susan Ferrell and Mary Rentie Marker

The memorial is in front of First Unitarian Church, which placed it.

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 145 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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