Armstrong Academy, established by Choctaw Nation and named for Wm. Armstrong, Indian Agt., was opened in 1845. Rev. R.D. Potts, Supt., under Baptist Miss. Soc. Post Office established Nov., 1850. Confederate Capitol during Civil War. Choctaw . . . — — Map (db m77938) HM
As a memorial to Charley Colbert, his wife Abbie Davis Colbert, and their children, this monument is erected.
Charley Colbert was born May 20, 1863 at Colbert, Indian Territory, died June 13, 1955. His wife Abbie, born January 10, 1877, died . . . — — Map (db m206669) HM
Ben Siegel at age 14 came to America from Lithuania. He established a business in Caddo, Indian Territory in 1895. One of Bryan County's first merchants, he was an important part of the early trade area. — — Map (db m73423) HM
Lieutenant Governor 1955-1959
State Treasurer 1963-1967
Born: April 9, 1892 at Newberry, SC
Died: April 1, 1976 at Caddo, OK
Building erected: 1900 — — Map (db m73425) HM
In 1955 the Craighead family purchased this store which for over four decades has served and intrigued children as well as adults:
Partial records show previous owners as:
E. F. Nichols - original site - 1905
Boone Styron Dry Goods - . . . — — Map (db m73424) HM
John S. Hancock and his young son Clement Allen Hancock followed the MKT Railroad to Caddo in 1872. They established a business at this location and became two of Caddo's founding businessmen and community leaders. — — Map (db m73410) HM
Built by Woodmen of the World, this site has served businesses as well as Caddo schools as a classroom. One of its most famous occupants was John L. "Judge" Boland, opening a law office in 1910. He served as city attorney and a civic leader . . . — — Map (db m73426) HM
Ferry owned by B.F. Colbert, at old crossing on Red River 3 miles south, was noted on the Butterfield Overland Mail line, organized, 1857; first U.S. mail route by stage between cities of St. Louis and San Francisco. Colbert post office was . . . — — Map (db m189885) HM
North span first free bridge across Red River erected 1931, replaced 1996. Oklahoma Gov. "Alfalfa" Bill Murray defied Federal Court injunction plowed up road to "toll" bridge forcing opening of "free" bridge linking Texas & Oklahoma hwy's. Gov. . . . — — Map (db m189824) HM
Here was located a stage stand of the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1857. First mail stage arrived here in September, 1858, enroute to San Francisco. Service continued until the outbreak of the War between the . . . — — Map (db m284094) HM
Before Oklahoma was a state, this tree gained the title of The Message Tree. Everyone in this area who needed to communicate with a loved one or business partner knew to nail a message to this tree.
This area where the travel center is . . . — — Map (db m244745) HM
Our ancestors enjoyed a rich spiritual and ceremonial life. The dance ground, located at a town's center, was the venue where Choctaw religious and social life converged. The stealing partners dance, drink water dance, friendship dance, war . . . — — Map (db m242790) HM
In Honor of All American Men and Women Veterans of All Wars
Where Eagles Soar
U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Navy
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Marine
U.S. Merchant Marine — — Map (db m284099) WM
Killed or Missing in Action
"Lest we forget, freedom is not free. Remember our Bryan County veterans for the sacrifice they made."
World War I
James E. Andrews
Calvin R. Bryant
John H. Green
Charles J. Porter
John F. . . . — — Map (db m284098) WM
During the late 1830s and early 1840s, Chickasaw Indians removed by the United States Government from Alabama and Mississippi passed near here on their way to a new home in present-day south-central Oklahoma. In 1837 alone, an estimated 6,000 . . . — — Map (db m77936) HM
Home of Robert Lee Williams, one of Oklahomas foremost citizens. Member Constitutional Convention; Chief Justice State Supreme Court; and Governor, 1915-19. Later, was Judge on U.S. District Court, and Judge on U.S. Appeals Court, 10th Circuit at . . . — — Map (db m277469) HM
Home of Robert Lee Williams, one of Oklahoma's foremost citizens. Member Constitutional Convention Chief Justice State Supreme Court; and governor, 1915-19. Later was judge on U. S. District Court; and judge on U.S. Appeals Court, 10th Circuit at . . . — — Map (db m284101) HM
The Choctaw people traveled the Long Walk Trail of Tears from their eastern homes to settle in new Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory. The first home in Durant belonged to Fisher Durant and was located on the site of Northside or Dixon Durant . . . — — Map (db m286674) HM
Site selected and named 1842, by Gen. Zachary Taylor, later Pres. of U.S. Fort established 1842 by 2nd Dragoons, occupied by several rifle, infantry, cavalry, and artillery companies. Built to protect the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the . . . — — Map (db m81743) HM
"Kind and sympathetic by nature, generous to a fault, he was an honest man of noble impulses, and born and bred a gentleman." These were the words of a contemporary of General Douglas Hancock Cooper, C.S.A.
Cooper was appointed U.S. Agent to . . . — — Map (db m77935) HM
An aviation pioneer and American hero, was educated at Southeastern. The 1917 graduate set numerous flying records in the 1920s. As General of the United States Army Air Forces, he commanded the Eighth Air Force during World War II. Eaker was . . . — — Map (db m286633) HM
On April 1st, 1928, Oklahoma Governor Henry S. Johnston visited campus and delivered a speech opening Southeasterns new library. Built at a cost of $114,000, the Greco-Roman structure consisted of three floors and a mezzanine. After a fire in 1934 . . . — — Map (db m276997) HM
The first building, which anchors Southeasterns Magnolia-lined campus mall, was constructed in 1910 on the site of Dr. J. L. Schulers peach orchard at a cost of $94,385. Opened in January 1911, the facility greatly enhanced Southeastern Normal . . . — — Map (db m276995) HM
In 1835 Ramsey Potts and his wife came to the Choctaw Nation as missionary teachers. On October 5, 1837 he constituted the first Baptist church in the Choctaw Nation with 4 charter members. First named Ramsey in honor of Potts, it was originally . . . — — Map (db m287516) HM
He was a lawyer, a judge, and politician who served as the third Governor of the State of Oklahoma from 1915-1919. He moved to Durant in 1896 and served as the first town attorney in 1899. Williams helped draft the States Constitution, served as . . . — — Map (db m286678) HM
Here was located a stage stand of the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1857. First mail stage arrived here in September, 1858, enroute to San Francisco. Service continued until the outbreak of the War between the . . . — — Map (db m284096) HM
In 1917, Governor Robert L. Williams sent an executive request to the legislature asking for funds to build campus homes for the presidents of Oklahomas six regional normal schools. Williams was successful, and by the Spring of 1918, President T. . . . — — Map (db m276998) HM
Reflecting a decade of growth and progress, in 1921 President Henry Garland Bennett hosted the formal dedication of Southeasterns new education building. The James Earl Russell Memorial Building was named in honor of Bennetts major professor at . . . — — Map (db m276996) HM
The Square Cafe was constructed in the early 1900s as public restrooms since the area of town was the hub of trade for Bryan County. As the Square became a destination, a cafe was operated in the building for many years. Market Square was one of . . . — — Map (db m286778) HM
Hendrix School served the Bryan County community of Hendrix, Oklahoma, well for many years and was a vital part of the lives of people that lived here. Records indicate that the school was one of two high schools in the county to be labeled as a . . . — — Map (db m309666) HM
Earthworks 1.5 mi. S.E. constructed early in 1862 by Gen. Albert Pike, C.S.A. as major Confederate stronghold in southern Indian Territory. Named for Gen. Ben McCulloch, who fell at Pea Ridge. Fort had 18 pieces of artillery; 3,000 soldiers . . . — — Map (db m206451) HM
Butterfield Overland Mail site of Nail's CrossingHere was located a stage stand of the Butterfield Overland Mail route, under act of Congress, March 3, 1857. First mail service arrived here in September 1858, enroute to San Francisco, service . . . — — Map (db m40707) HM
