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

Dr. Inman E. Page

December 29, 1853 - December 21, 1935

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. Dr. Inman E. Page Marker

Inscription. A significant contributor to Black education in Oklahoma City, he was a graduate of Howard University. As president of the Lincoln Institute in Jefferson City, Missouri, he set standards for men and women who would commit their lives to education. In 1898, he became the first president of the Colored Agriculture and Normal Institute at Langston, Oklahoma, and served as its president for 17 years. From 1924-1935, he was a supervising principal for Black schools in Oklahoma City.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 35° 28.236′ N, 97° 30.439′ 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 North Central Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Northeast 3rd Street. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk at the southeast corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 NE 3rd St, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central

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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: The Lyons Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Frederick Douglas Moon (a few steps from this marker); Charles (Charlie) A. Christian (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles “Bird” Christopher Parker Jr. (about 300 feet away); James (Jimmy) Andrew Rushing (about 400 feet away); Dr. William Lewis Haywood (about 400 feet away); Dr. Jefferson Davis (J.D.) Randolph (about 400 feet away); James “Doughbelly” Brooks (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . .
1. Inman E. Page. Wikipedia entry on the Baptist leader and educator in Oklahoma, Missouri and Tennessee. (Submitted on August 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Page, Inman Edward (1853-1935).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

2. Dr. Inman E. Page Marker

The first president of the Colored Agricultural and Normal University (CANU), later Langston University, and an influential Oklahoma educator, Inman Page was born into slavery on December 29, 1853, in Warrenton, Virginia. (Currie Ballard, in The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society) (Submitted on August 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Dr. Inman E. Page image. Click for full size.

“The Investiture Ceremony of Dr. Ruth Ray Jackson …”, (2025), Langston University via Issuu (Public Domain)

3. Dr. Inman E. Page

He and friend George W. Milford were the first two African American students at Brown University. From there Page led four different colleges and universities: the Lincoln Institute (now Lincoln University), Langston University, Western University, and Roger Williams University.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.