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

Dr. Jefferson Davis (J.D.) Randolph

October 19, 1862 - July 15, 1939

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. Dr. Jefferson Davis (J.D.) Randolph Marker

Inscription. The first Black teacher in Oklahoma City, he opened the first two room Black schoolhouse at the corner of California and Harvey in 1891. The school moved to 400 W California, where he served as principal. This school later became Douglas High School. He owned Randolph's Drug Store at 331 NE Second Street, which housed the most popular soda fountain and ice cream parlor in the state and was a congregating place for all, including the many talented musicians and dancers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is October 19, 1862.

Location. 35° 28.232′ N, 97° 30.359′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Deep Deuce. It is at the intersection of Northeast 3rd Street and Russell M.Perry Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Northeast 3rd Street. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk at he southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 326 NE 3rd St, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lyons Mansion (about 400 feet away); Russell M. Perry (about 400 feet away); Dr. Inman E. Page (about 400 feet away); Dr. Frederick Douglas Moon (about 400 feet away); James “Doughbelly” Brooks (about 500 feet away); Charles (Charlie) A. Christian (about 500 feet away); James (Jimmy) Andrew Rushing (about 500 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. Jefferson Davis (J.D.) Randolph Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.