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

Semore Park

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 22, 2013

1. Semore Park Marker

Inscription.

Honoring Margie Semore and the late Jack Semore.

Margie was Salutatorian of the Wagoner High School Class of '38 and began her career with Wagoner County Abstract, eventually becoming the owner.

Jack was a S/Sgt., in the 142nd Engineer Combat Battalion, Rainbow Division & served in World War II. He raised registered Hereford cattle & worked for the MK&T Railroad & Ed Wright Water Co.

The Semores were married March 3, 1940

Erected by City of Wagoner.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1907.

Location. 35° 57.603′ N, 95° 22.653′ W. Marker is in Wagoner, Oklahoma, in Wagoner County. It is at the intersection of Cherokee Street (State Highway 51) and Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Cherokee Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wagoner OK 74467, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation,

specifically in the Cherokee Nation,

in Northeast Oklahoma — Green Country,

and in Greater Tulsa.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Ozarks,

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: Oklahoma Centennial Bench (a few steps from this marker); Old City Hall & Fire Station (a few steps from this marker); First Permanent Brick Building (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial

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(about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wagoner (approx. 0.2 miles away); Melvin "Buck" Garrison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sam Powell and U.S. Court (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wagoner County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wagoner.

Semore Park and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 22, 2013

2. Semore Park and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.