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

Thomas-Foreman House

Thomas-Foreman Home Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Manning, October 5, 2014

1. Thomas-Foreman Home Marker

Inscription. This house was built in 1898 by John R. Thomas, Federal Judge from 1897-1901. As a former congressman from Illinois, his influence was responsible for the increase of the United States Navy from one battleship to that equal other nations of the day. He became known as the Father of the United States Navy. A daughter, Carolyn, married his law partner, Grant Foreman. They became outstanding authorities on Oklahoma history and the Five Civilized Tribes, collaborating on the publication of 27 books and numerous magazine articles. The Foreman's lived the rest of their lives in this house.

Erected by Historic Preservation Commission, Muskogee Oklahoma.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 35° 45.233′ N, 95° 23.2′ W. Marker is in Muskogee, Oklahoma, in Muskogee County. It is at the intersection of W. Okmulgee St. and 15th St., on the left when traveling west on W. Okmulgee St.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1487 W Okmulgee St, Muskogee OK 74401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Muscogee Nation

and specifically in the Cherokee Nation.

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 Welch Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); The George Murphy Home (about 500 feet away); The Patterson House (about 500 feet away); The Coss Home (about 600 feet away); The Trumbo Home (about 600 feet away); The Hultquist Home (about 700 feet away); Jefferson Highway Route through Muskogee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marland Oil Gas Station (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Muskogee.

Thomas-Foreman House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Manning, October 5, 2014

2. Thomas-Foreman House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2014, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2014, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.