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

Sulphur

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 11, 2018

1. Sulphur Marker

Inscription. Springs in this area were first used by wildlife, Indians, and cattlemen. In 1902, Sulphur Springs Reservation was founded, renamed Platt Nat'l Park in 1906, and became part of Chickasaw Nat'l Rec. Area in 1976. The town was moved twice to its present site. In the 1920's and 30's, Sulphur was famous for its mineral water.

Erected 1984 by Oklahoma Historical Society and Rotary Club of Sulphur.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the Rotary International series lists.

Location. 34° 30.375′ N, 96° 58.451′ W. Marker is in Sulphur, Oklahoma, in Murray County. Marker is on West Broadway Avenue (State Highway 7) west of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sulphur OK 73086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Civilian Conservation Corps and Platt National Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hutchins & Sons Furniture & Undertaking (approx. 8.4 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Sulphur - The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture

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. Oklahoma Historical Society (Submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

2. Chickasaw National Recreation Area - The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Oklahoma Historical Society (Submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, August 11, 2018

2. Sulphur Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.