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

Russell M. Perry

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. Russell M. Perry Marker

Inscription. Russell M. Perry's formative years were in Deep Deuce where he later became the editor of the Black Dispatch newspaper. His early lessons and his talents propelled him to build a business empire that includes the Black Chronicle and 11 radio stations. Perry's distinguished public service spans federal, state and municipal levels. He was an advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, a Secretary of Commerce for Oklahoma, and a member of the OKC Urban Renewal Authority. Perry was inducted into the state's Afro-American Hall of Fame and the OKC Schools Wall of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 35° 28.173′ N, 97° 30.364′ 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 Russell M. Perry Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Northeast 2nd Street. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk near the southwest corner of the intersection

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 NE 2nd St, Oklahoma City OK 73104, 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: Roscoe Dunjee (a few steps from this marker); James “Doughbelly” Brooks (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Jefferson Davis (J.D.) Randolph (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James (Jimmy) Andrew Rushing (about 400 feet away); Charles (Charlie) A. Christian (about 400 feet away); Dr. William Lewis Haywood (about 400 feet away); Charles “Bird” Christopher Parker Jr. (about 400 feet away); The Lyons Mansion (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . . Russell M. Perry.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

2. Russell M. Perry Marker

Wikipedia entry on the businessman, banker, publisher, and broadcaster. (Submitted on August 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Russell M. Perry image. Click for full size.

Unidentified; via State of Oklahoma House of Representatives (cropped from original) (Public Domain), April 7, 2025

3. Russell M. Perry

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.