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

Dr. William Lewis Haywood

1883 - May 1971

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. Dr. William Lewis Haywood Marker

Inscription. Founder of the first Oklahoma City hospital for Blacks, “the Utopia”. He served as medical examiner for Oklahoma County, rose to the position of Chief of Staff of the South Ward of University Hospital and was the founder of the Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society as well as the American Woodmen Insurance Company. He was an active member of Avery Chapel A.M.E. for 61 years. The Haywood Building at 331½ NE 2nd Street is the National Registry of Historic Places.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 35° 28.174′ N, 97° 30.453′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Deep Deuce. It is at the intersection of Northeast 2nd Street and North Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Northeast 2nd Street. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk at the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 NE 2nd St, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United

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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: Charles “Bird” Christopher Parker Jr. (a few steps from this marker); James (Jimmy) Andrew Rushing (a few steps from this marker); Charles (Charlie) A. Christian (a few steps from this marker); James “Doughbelly” Brooks (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Inman E. Page (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lyons Mansion (about 400 feet away); Zelia N. Breaux (about 400 feet away); Dr. Wyatt H. Slaughter (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

2. Dr. William Lewis Haywood Marker

Dr. William Lewis Haywood image. Click for full size.

C.J. Caho, Oklahoma Times; OK Historical Society via The Gateway to OK History (fair use), September 15, 1947

3. Dr. William Lewis Haywood

While traveling from Indiana to California in 1908, he became ill with tuberculosis and was dropped off in Guthrie, OK. He was treated in Oklahoma City by Dr. W.H. Slaughter, who persuaded him to stay and practice there.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.