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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in Southwest Oklahoma—Great Plains Country

 
By James Hulse, October 31, 2021
Closeup of the left side of the lower flat marker - Highway Marker
1 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Carter — Highway — Community History —
On County Highway 1230 at County Highway 2000, on the left when traveling west on County Highway 1230.
In honor of the people who lived here from 1892 to 1957, and built this community. Life in the community, which at one time included 2 general stores, a barber shop, blacksmith shop, grain grinding mills, church and family residences, centered . . . — — Map (db m209528) HM
2 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — "Western Cattle Trail" — National Route 66 Museum & Old Town Museum —
On West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
More than 6 million cattle went up this trail from Texas to Kansas between 1874 and 1888. The trail crossed this area approximately 10 miles east of this location. — — Map (db m162452) HM
3 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — 018 Cowtown — 1978-1993 — National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum —
On U.S. 66, on the right when traveling east.
His hot brand number was 018 But he was called Ole Cowtown, Many a bullrider put a rope on him And most every time they hit the ground. Over 350 times they nodded their heads But only 5 made the judges book, Ole Cowtown not only would . . . — — Map (db m162455) HM
4 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — 1950's Model Train Replica of Elk City's Downtown District —
On West 2nd Street just west of North Pioneer Road, on the left when traveling west.
Built & displayed by Dr. Dennis Friesen Dedicated 2001
"The railroad is the reason why Elk City exists and I want people to know what the railroad has really meant to Elk City. I share this for people to . . . — — Map (db m255418) HM
5 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — Bob Potter · Mel Patterson · I.A. "Pat" Patterson — Community TV — National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum —
On West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Entrepreneurs, pioneering a new industry - a new way to receive a broadcast television signal. Inventing the first cable television system west of the Mississippi river, here in Elk City, Oklahoma. — — Map (db m162454) HM
6 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — Commotion —
On U.S. 66, on the left when traveling east.
Beutler and Son PRCA Bareback Bucking Horse of the Year 1998, 1999, and 2000 NFR Bareback Horse of the Year 1997. Commotion had ten straight trips to the NFR in Las Vegas, Nevada before retiring in 2006. The 1-1/3 life-sized bronze by . . . — — Map (db m162468) HM
7 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — Cruze Farm House History — National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum —
On U.S. 66, on the left when traveling east.
This is dedicated in loving memory of Elmer "Red” and Elsie G. Cruze, early day settlers of the Indian Creek area, north of Carter, Oklahoma. Elsie moved to the Indian Creek area at the age of 3, with her parents Pearl J. and Kate King, . . . — — Map (db m162457) HM
8 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — First Wooden Home — in Elk City, OK — National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum —
On U.S. 66, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1901 by John Hollis — — Map (db m162460) HM
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9 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — Gas Pump —
On West 3rd Street (Business Interstate 40) west of North Pioneer Road, on the right when traveling west.
Ernest Martin of Leedey purchased this gas pump at public auction in 1946 to use on his farm. When ill health forced him to sell the farm in 1974, his daughter and son-in-law, Hellen & Derrel Weaver, bought the pump and donated it to the museum. — — Map (db m187259) HM
10 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum Complex, Elk City, Oklahoma — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On West 3rd Street (Business Interstate 40) west of Pioneer Road, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1998, the National Route 66 and Old Town Museum Complex preserves the history of Route 66 in Western Oklahoma. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m183510) HM
11 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — Road Grader — National Route 66 Museum & Old Town Museum —
On U.S. 66, on the left when traveling east.
Sold to the city of Elk City by C.H. Nesser for $10.00 in 1931. This grader was used to help build Route 66 in 1926. C.H. Nesser was grandfather to Norman, Harold and Herman Nesser, (sons of Ernie Nesser) and Neil, Ray and Ron Nesser . . . — — Map (db m162451) HM
12 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — Rock Bluff School — Est. 1894-1926 — National Route 66 Museum & Old Town Museum —
On U.S. 66, on the left when traveling east.
Jaycee project 1976 Rock Bluff School Est. 1894-1926 Donated by Trigg Music Family Cornerstone: Rock Bluff School 1894 - 1976 Building donated by The Trigg Music Family Ron Savage Jr. Chairman Western Oklahoma . . . — — Map (db m162462) HM
13 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — Ten-K Building —
On North Jefferson Avenue at West Broadway Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Jefferson Avenue.
Built 1907 Restored 2003 by; the Powell's Randy and Kandi • Kerry and Maria — — Map (db m274227) HM
14 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Elk City — The Anadarko Basin — National Route 66 Museum and Old Town Museum —
On U.S. 66 near North Pioneer Road, on the left when traveling east.
The deep Anadarko Basin of Western Oklahoma is one of the most prolific gas provinces of North America. Wells drilled here have been among the world's deepest. The Bertha-Rogers No. 1 in Washita County, drilled in 1971 to 31,441 feet, was then . . . — — Map (db m162463) HM
15 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Erick — Oklahoma — Let's get Jurassic —
On I-40 3 miles north of North County Road 1760.
Oklahoma is home to several prehistoric sites as well as two truly fearsome dinosaurs. Our state fossil, Saurophaganax maximus (shown here), was known as the "king of the dinosaurs." Discovered near Kenton, this predator was one of the . . . — — Map (db m312076) HM
16 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Erick — Sandhills Curiosity Shop, Erick, Oklahoma — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On South Sheb Wooley Street south of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Formerly the City Meat Market, this is known as the oldest brick building in Erick. It is now the home of Harley and Annabelle, "The Mediocre Music Makers." Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth . . . — — Map (db m183509) HM
17 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Sayre — Beckham County Courthouse — Sayre, Oklahoma —
On East Main Street (U.S. 66).
Beckham county was created at statehood from portions of territorial Greer and Roger Mills counties. It was named for J.C. Beckham, former governor of Kentucky. Sayre, a town founded in 1891 and named for a railroad promoter, won the title of . . . — — Map (db m160832) HM
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18 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Sayre — Beckham County Veterans Memorial —
On East Main Street (U.S. 66).
In honor of veterans of all wars who sacrificed for democracy, peace and justice. Sponsored by Mildred Lee Chapter No. 1822 United Daughters of Confederacy MCMLXXI — — Map (db m160833) WM
19 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Sayre — Delhi —
On Bank X Road at Bank 19 Road on Bank X Road.
In 1888 Thomas and Millie Price were one of the first families to settle in this portion of old Greer Co, now Beckham Co. Price built a cotton gin ½ mi. east of Delhi in 1903. The one-roomed Delhi Academy was established in 1921. The Academy . . . — — Map (db m54903) HM
20 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Sayre — Rock Island Depot — circa 1927 —
Near North Broadway Street at East Poplar Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Year 2000 — — Map (db m274232) HM
21 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Sayre — WPA — 1939 —
On North 4th Street (U.S. 283) at Elm Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 4th Street.
This underpass was a 1939 WPA Works Project. In 1939 the Sayre Grade School was located one block east of this location the underpass was built to provide safe passage for children and pedestrians crossing under the very busy Route 66. It is still a . . . — — Map (db m187260) HM
22 ► Oklahoma, Beckham County, Texola — Will Rogers Highway — U.S. 66 - Chicago to Los Angeles —
On Old Route 66 0.2 miles west of Texas Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
June 26, 1952, on this location, Route 66 was rededicated as the Will Rogers Highway. This was one of the many ceremonies that took place on the state lines of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California as well as Oklahoma, . . . — — Map (db m100328) HM
23 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — 1st Lieut. Pascal C. Poolaw — January 21, 1921 - November 7, 1967 — Kiowa Warrior —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Most decorated Indian soldier in United States history who was honored by receiving forty-two awards and medals from the U.S. Armed Forces including five Bronze Stars, four Silver Stars, three Purple Hearts and one Air Medal. The brave combat . . . — — Map (db m182082) HM
24 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Alice Brown Davis — Seminole Chieftain —
Near East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street.
B. 1852 - D. 1935 Educator, Humanitarian, Interpreter Donors Mr. & Mrs. Tom Garrard & Mrs. William S. Key Willard Stone: Sculptor — — Map (db m187719) HM
25 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Allen Wright (Kuliahote) — 1836 - 1883 —
On East Central Boulevard 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street (State Highway 9), on the right when traveling west.
Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation Gave Oklahoma Its Name — — Map (db m182071) HM
26 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Anadarko Community Library — "Ca. 1902" — Historic Anadarko —
On West Broadway Street 0.1 miles west of Southwest 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
The present location of the Anadarko Community Library was previously an auto garage then car dealership that was built in 1902 and remodeled in 1916. In 1925, it became an Auto Electric and Battery Shop. In the mid 1980's, the library board . . . — — Map (db m181825) HM
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27 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Black Beaver (Se-Ket-Tu-Ma-Qua) — 1806-1880 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Delaware Scout and Guide Charted the California Road Donors Mr. & Mrs Logan Billingsley Sculptors: Keating Donahoe — — Map (db m182587) HM
28 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Bryan Hotel — (1902) — Historic Anadarko —
On East Broadway Street at East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Street.
The Windhollow at 132 East Broadway is a resale outlet, selling both used and new items. It is housed in one of the few stuccoed buildings in the historic district. The three story building was renovated in 1983-84. The Sanborn and APP map have its . . . — — Map (db m181834) HM
29 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Charles Curtis — 1860-1936 —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Native Kansa (Kaw) of Kansas who was elected Vice President of the United States, 1928. — — Map (db m182129) HM
30 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Chief Joseph — (Himnaton - Yalakit) —
Near E Central Boulevard.
1838 (approx.) - 1904 Famous in Military and Tactical skill for his tribe, The Nez Perce. — — Map (db m11497) HM
31 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Cochise — Chiricahua Apache Chief — 1800-1874 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Chief Cochise was a great leader of his people. He was accused falsely of a kidnapping and members of his tribe were killed by soldiers. He became a bitter enemy of the White man. Sculptor: Betty Butts — — Map (db m182527) HM
32 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. — Geeshayshag Maneega — 1925-1950 —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Brave Wiinnebago hero whose courage and self-sacrifice reflects the traditional spirit of bravery inherited from Great Indian Warriors. He gave his life for his country. Saved his comrades in battle and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. . . . — — Map (db m182108) HM
33 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — George's Department Store — Historic Anadarko —
On West Broadway Street at Southwest 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
S.M. Singer was the owner and manager of Singer's clothing store from 1913 to 1947. George's Department Store is Anadarko's oldest clothing and shoe store. It was opened in 1948 by George Salamy. For over 65 years, George made a tremendous . . . — — Map (db m181822) HM
34 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Geronimo — Early 1820's-1909 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Vigilant, stubborn, fierce and relentless war leader who became a legendary fighting hero. He led his followers in revolt against cruelties and injustices that changed the brave Apache's way of life. Sculptor: Leonard McMurry Donor: Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m182545) HM
35 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Hiawatha —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Mohawk Indian Chief who lived during the late 1500's. Social reformer, interested in ending war and promoting universal peace. Co-founder of the Iroquois Confederacy, an influence on the U.S. Constitution. Sculptor: Kenneth F. Campbell Donor: . . . — — Map (db m182558) HM
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36 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Historic Anadarko —
On South 1st Street 0.2 miles north of SW Oklahoma Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
U.S. Post Office (1947). The historic Anadarko post office building was previously the site of the Kiowa Indian Agency until 1947. The former name is still on the east side of the building. The post office is listed on the National Historic . . . — — Map (db m166736) HM
37 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Hosteen Klah — Navajo — 1867-1937 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hosteen Klah was a noted medicine man and an unsurpassed weaver. His sand paintings were seen by President F.D. Roosevelt in 1934. He was a singer and a chanter of the many Navajo ceremonial chants. Sculptor: Allan Houser — — Map (db m182529) HM
38 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Ideal Decorating Center — (1902) — Historic Anadarko —
On West Broadway Street at North 1st Street (U.S. 281), on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
The location of the Youngheim Clothing Co. for the better part of a century. In 1901, Herman Youngheim arrived at Ellis Island from Bad Wildengen, Germany. Shortly after arriving in New York City, his family put him on a train to meet his . . . — — Map (db m181806) HM
39 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Jim Thorp — ( Wa-Tho-Buck) —
On E. Central Boulevard at Wells Drive, on the right when traveling west on E. Central Boulevard.
1888 - 1953 Sac and Fox & part Potawatomi. World's Greatest Athlete, Winner of the Olympic Games at Stockholm Sweden, 1912. — — Map (db m11496) HM
40 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — John Ross — 1790 1866 —
On East Central Boulevard 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Most notable chief of the Cherokees. Served as leader and statesman for a half century during the most dynamic period of Cherokee history. His love and attachment to the sacred home lands matched that of the full blood Cherokees, whom he led when . . . — — Map (db m182084) HM
41 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — José Maria — Anadarko Chief - 1805 to 1862 —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
José Maria Was Principal Chief of All Caddo Tribes and Led Them From the Brazos River, Texas in 1859, to the Site Now Called Anadarko, Oklahoma Sculptor: Leonard McMurry Donors: the Caddo Tribe and Citizens of Anadarko . . . — — Map (db m182078) HM
42 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Kicking Bird — Tene Angopte —
Near East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street.
1835 - 1875 Principal Chief of the Kiowas — — Map (db m187720) HM
43 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Lewis Tewanima — Hopi Olympian — Circa 1880-1969 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Hopi tribal antelope, he received a silver medal in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. He lived most of his life on Second Mesa, Hopi Reservation, Arizona. He won more than 25 track records during his school years. In 1967 he was inducted into the . . . — — Map (db m182526) HM
44 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Little Raven "Hosa" — 1817-1889 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Chief of the Southern Arapaho, Brave in War, a tribal religious leader who always stood for peace with the with the United States. — — Map (db m182519) HM
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45 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Lonnie's — Historic Anadarko —
On West Broadway Street at South 1st Street, on the left when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
Martinez 1911 is embossed atop the store front. Andres Martinez, known as Andele, was an Apache captive. One day he and his nephew were taken by a band of Mescalaro Apache Indians. Andele's nephew, Pedro, didn't survive. Andele remained a slave for . . . — — Map (db m181819) HM
46 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Maj. Gen. Clarence L. Tinker — Osage - 1887 to 1942 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
. . . — — Map (db m182509) HM
47 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Muriel Wright — Oklahoma Author and Historian — 1889-1975 —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Wright was a teacher and researcher. She worked for the Oklahoma Historical Society researching and writing the history and language of the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek and Seminole. She wrote "A Guide to Oklahoma Indians" in 1951 and many . . . — — Map (db m182127) HM
48 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Osceola (Asi Yahola) — 1803 - 1838 —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Who Held a Home Land in Florida for the Seminoles as Their War Chief — — Map (db m182072) HM
49 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Pocahontas —
On Highway 62.
Powhatan --- 1595 to 1617 Noted as the Angel of Mercy who saved the starving colonists of Jamestown, Virginia Sculptor: Kenneth F. Campbell Donor: National Society of the Colonial Dames XVII Century — — Map (db m7619) HM
50 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Pontiac — 1720 - 1769 —
Near E Central Boulevard.
Noted Ottawa Chief in Detroit region. Warrior, orator and organizer of the Indian Tribes to save America for the Indian People. — — Map (db m11499) HM
51 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Pushmataha — 1764-1824 — Choctaw Chief —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Wise, and eloquent leader, educator and warrior of great distinction. Friend of President Andrew Jackson and leader of Choctaw warriors in the War of 1812. Sculptor: Leonard McMurry Donated by: Frances Billingsley — — Map (db m182109) HM
52 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Quanah Parker (Kwania) — 1845-1911 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Chief of the Quahadi Comanche and the Confederated Comanche, Kiowa and Apache. — — Map (db m182507) HM
53 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Redskin Theater — (1947) — Historic Anadarko —
On West Broadway Street at Northwest 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
Redskin Theatre at 221 West Broadway. The Redskin Theater's formal opening was held on Wednesday February 12, 1947. It was designed by architect Jack Corgan of Dallas, Texas, and constructed by Cowan Construction of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Arrows . . . — — Map (db m181831) HM
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54 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Riverside School — Begun by U.S. Quaker Agents, 1871 —
On U.S. 281 0.1 miles north of Wichita Lane, on the right when traveling north.
This school opened at the Indian agency on Sugar Creek with 8 pupils. A new building was erected as a boarding school in 1872, for Wichita and Caddo children. Fire in 1878 destroyed the school. It soon reopened in a new building here on the Washita . . . — — Map (db m166713) HM
55 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Roberta Campbell Lawson — Delaware - 1878 to 1941 —
Near East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street.
. . . — — Map (db m187716) HM
56 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Sacajawea — 1786-1884 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street.
The Shoshoni Girl Who Led the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific in 1805-1806 — — Map (db m182466) HM
57 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Satanta (White Bear) — Kiowa War Chief — 1830-1878 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Orator of the Plains" One of the most illustrious and colorful Indian leaders of the southwest region. Signer of the Medicine Lodge treaties which benefit the Nation's Indian tribes today. Satanta's (Set-Tainte) Children . . . — — Map (db m182604) HM
58 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Sequoyah —
Near E Central Boulevard close to Wells Drive.
Cherokee - - - 1764-1843 Artist and tribal leader Famous inventor of the Cherokee Alphabet Sculptor Leonard McMurry — — Map (db m28103) HM
59 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Stand Watie — Tsa-La-Gi 1806-1871 —
Near East Central Boulevard.
Beloved Southern Cherokee Chief who served during Civil War as brave Brigadier General. Last Confederate leader to surrender. Donors Frances Billingsley Plains Indian Arts and Crafts — — Map (db m7719) HM
60 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Stumbling Bear — Sait Im Kia - "Bear That Is Throwing" —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Kiowa Chief 1832 - 1903 Stumbling Bear became a chieftain for his leadership in battle at the age of 22. He led war parties against the Navajos in 1856-57. Against the Utes in 1859-59 and Kit Carson at Adobe Walls, Texas in 1865. He was a . . . — — Map (db m182514) HM
61 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — T.C. Cannon — Kiowa / Caddo — 1946-1978 —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Born and raised in southwest Oklahoma, Cannon permanently resided in Santa Fe, N.M. at the time of his death. Following his studies at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, Cannon quickly became internationally recognized as a leading . . . — — Map (db m182531) HM
62 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Tecumseh — 1768 - 1813 — Shawnee —
Near East Central Boulevard.
A noted warrior / statesman who conceived a confederation of Indian Tribes to stem the flow of white emigration, revitalize tribal culture and preserve tribal lands along the Mississippi Valley. Killed in the Battle of Thames River, 1813 — — Map (db m275412) HM
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63 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — The Rock Island Depot — (1912) — Historic Anadarko —
On East Main Street at Northeast 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
The Anadarko Heritage Museum is housed in the old Rock Island Depot (1912). The museum was established in 1936 by the Philomathic clubwomen, and was previously located at the old City Hall then the Fire station and Police Department. Through . . . — — Map (db m181858) HM
64 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — The Soda Fountain Eatery — (1901) — Historic Anadarko —
On West Broadway Street at South 1st Street (U.S. 281), on the left when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
The building that houses the Soda Fountain Eatery was built in 1901. This building has only housed pharmacies until it was converted into a restaurant in 2012, and had only three owners over the past century or more. The current establishment . . . — — Map (db m181814) HM
65 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Tishomingo — 1737-1839 —
On East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Noted as the "War Chief" of the Chickasaws, advisor and leader in the Treaty of Pontotoc (1832) and final removal of the tribe to the west. — — Map (db m182128) HM
66 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Tohausan — "Little Bluff" — Kodalkyepta —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
"Old Man Wagon" Kiowa Principal Chief From 1833-1866 A courageous warrior, peacemaker, skilled diplomat and a member of Koitsenko "Real dogs", the elite Kiowa military society consisting of the 10 bravest men in the Kiowa tribe. He . . . — — Map (db m182501) HM
67 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Trophies N Things — Historic Anadarko —
On West Broadway Street 0.1 miles Southwest 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
This building has been the location of a number of businesses over the years. It was WN Lankford Grocery before 1935 when it became Hagemeier Grocery, then a year later it was Toma's Grocery. Bill's Club was here in 1938, followed by Broadway . . . — — Map (db m181824) HM
68 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Victorio — (Be-du-ya) — Apache Chief —
On East Central Boulevard (U.S. 62) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Warm Springs Apache-Band of Chil-ehn-deh) ca 1809 - 1879 Victorio was known for his skills in warfare tactics. He lived up to his name, "The Triumphant One". Despite the hardships and abuses imposed on his people, he tried to keep peace. He . . . — — Map (db m182469) HM
69 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Anadarko — Will Rogers — Cherokee 1879-1935 —
Near East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street.
World Famous Actor, Humorist, Writer, Philosopher. Sculptor: Electra Waggoner Donor: Amon G. Carter Foundation — — Map (db m187713) HM
70 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Cement — Cement Area Veterans Memorial —
On North Main Street north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Honor Roll of All Cement Area Men Who Died While Our Country. 2nd LT. William A. Simms • 2nd LT. V. Leslie Dixon • Clyde Walker, S. SGT. • Samuel Lawrence Estes, PVT. • Sidney Ezzell, PVT. • Lester Logston, SA • Loftin McGinnis, CPL. • John David . . . — — Map (db m192435) WM
71 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Fort Cobb — Fort Cobb — Site near here, East —
On Hazlett Street (State Highway 9) at Mopope Street, on the left when traveling south on Hazlett Street.
Established Oct. 1. 1859 by 1st Cavalry, U.S.A. under Major Wm. H. Emory. Post evacuated by Federal troops, May 1861, and occupied by Confederate garrison 1862. Hq. for Gen. W.B. Hazen, special Indian Agent, 1868. Gen. Phil H. Sheridan based here . . . — — Map (db m181533) HM
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72 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Geary — Oklahoma Federal Aid Project — No. 164-H —
On U.S. 281 0.5 miles south of Old U.S. 66, on the left when traveling south.
This bridge spans the South Canadian River, which at this point is the boundary between Canadian and Caddo Counties Oklahoma. It is 3,944.33 feet in length and was built jointly by the state and federal governments. Contract for its construction was . . . — — Map (db m171053) HM
73 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Hinton — Britton School —
On State Highway 152 1.5 miles east of U.S. 281, on the right when traveling east.
Established in 1911 and known as Science Hill. The school house was located one half mile east of this memorial. Later the name was changed to Britton School in honor of the pioneer family. The church located at the same site served as a Grade . . . — — Map (db m142497) HM
74 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Hydro — Provine/Hamons' Station — U.S. 66 - Will Rogers Highway — Chicago to Los Angeles —
On Old U.S. 66 east of South Coleman Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This rural Rt. 66 filling station with an over the drive design was built by Carl Ditmore in 1929. W.O. Waldrop bought the business/home in 1934 and renamed the place, the Provine Station. A small tourist court was added for overnight stays. . . . — — Map (db m174530) HM
75 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Hydro — The Baldwin Bridge —
On State Highway 58 0.3 miles south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
An encomium of honor to Senator Don Baldwin Born Feb. 2, 1912 Anadarko Caddo County Oklahoma Member House of Representatives 1944-1948 Majority Floor Leader State Senate 1955 President Pro Tempore State Senate . . . — — Map (db m171056) HM
76 ► Oklahoma, Caddo County, Hydro — The History of Lucille's —
On Old 66 Road 0.5 miles west of Oklahoma Highway 58, on the right when traveling west.
The original Lucille's station was built in 1927. Lucille and Carl Hamons purchased the station and motor courts on Route 66 near Hydro, Oklahoma in 1941. The station was truly a family business. The living quarters and the business were in the . . . — — Map (db m267045) HM
77 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Cache — The Civilian Conservation Corps and Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge — 1933 - 1941 —
Near Unnamed Driveway 0.1 miles north of Cache Meers Road (State Highway 115).
The Civilian Conservation Corps was organized by President Franklin Roosevelt during the Great Depression. The program provided useful employment for nearly three million young men ages 17 to 26 and served to enhance and preserve our nation’s . . . — — Map (db m108855) HM
78 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — "C-22" —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
C-22, an M109, self-propelled 155mm Howitzer, was built by Allison Division of General Motors in 1967. It entered the U.S. Army inventory on 6 Jan 1968 and was received at Letterkenny Army Depot 16 Feb 1968. C-22 was shipped to Vietnam 1 May 1968 . . . — — Map (db m216511) HM
79 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — "Killed in Action at FSB Rita, November 1, 1968" —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
Soldiers From C Battery 8/6 FA Killed in Action Assigned to This Gun SP4 Lester C. Williams, SSG James R. Norris, SGT Wendell C. McBurrows Soldiers From C Battery 8/6 FA Killed in Action SP4 Thurl G. Carter, SP4 Charles G. Costin, SP4 Ronnie . . . — — Map (db m216494) WM
80 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 250 — 155mm Howitzer Model of 1917/18 (Schneider) —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The Schneider was the most heavily used howitzer by American artillery units in World War I. Prior to World War I, the U.S. Army's dissatisfaction with the American-designed 6-inch howitzer, Model of 1908, led to the adoption of the French 155mm . . . — — Map (db m193262) HM
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81 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer, M109 — U.S. Army —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The 155mm Howitzer, M109, is an armored tracklaying vehicle and a highly mobile combat support weapon. It is air transportable in support of airborne operations and has an amphibious capability when equipped with a flotation kit. The M109 was . . . — — Map (db m216487) HM
82 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 122 — 240mm Howitzer, Model 1918 Schneider —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
This was an American built copy of the outstanding French Schneider 240mm Howitzer. Although nearly the same size as the British 9.2 inch howitzer and the 8 inch howitzer, the 240mm was by far more powerful than either. The former had ranges of . . . — — Map (db m193166) HM
83 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 280mm Heavy Motorized Gun M65 — (Gun Nr. 21 on Carriage Nr. 3) —
Near Randolph Road at Corral Road, on the left when traveling north.
(left plaque) At 8:31 a.m. on 25 May 1953 this gun fired the world's first atomic artillery round, at Camp Desert Rock, Nevada. 19 seconds later and 7¾ miles distant, the shell that could wipe out an enemy division exploded on target with . . . — — Map (db m60886) HM
84 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — Apache Indian Cemeteries — Fort Sill, Oklahoma —
Near Elgin Road at Dodge Hill Road.
The roll call of chiefs, warriors, army scouts and families buried here include the most famous names in Apache history: Geronimo, whose daring band performed deeds unmatched since the days of Captain Kidd; Chief Loco of the Warm Springs who stood . . . — — Map (db m62167) HM
85 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — Apache Prisoner-of-War Cemeteries — Fort Sill, Oklahoma —
Near Elgin Road at Dodge Hill Road.
Here beneath Oklahoma skies far from their native haunts in Arizona, New Mexico and northern Mexico is the resting place for more than 300 Apaches of the Chiricahua, Warm Springs, and Nedni tribes. During and after the Geronimo campaign of 1886 . . . — — Map (db m62166) HM
86 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 691 — Austrian GHN-45 155mm Field Gun/Howitzer —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The Austrian GHN-45 was first produced in 1983 and has design similarities to the South African G-5 155mm Field Gun, also in the Artillery Park. The GHN-45 features a similarly long range of 30,300m (18.8 miles) with "Extended Range Full Bore" . . . — — Map (db m217052) HM
87 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 60 — Austro-Hungarian 100mm Field Howitzer, M1914 — 10cm Feld Haubitze 14 —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
At the beginning of World War I this howitzer was one of the standard field artillery pieces of Germany's ally, the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Shortly after the beginning of World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire introduced a new 10cm field . . . — — Map (db m193135) HM
88 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 111 — Austro-Hungarian 100mm Light Field Howitzer M1914/17 — 10cm Leichte Feld Haubitze M14/17 —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The Leichte Feld Haubitze M14/17 was originally produced at Skoda Works at Pilsen for the armies of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was basically the 100mm tube of the Skoda Model 16/17 Mountain Howitzer mounted on the standard 191 carriage. . . . — — Map (db m193134) HM
89 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 170 — Austro-Hungarian 75mm Mountain Cannon Model 15 — 7.5cm Gebirgskanone 15 —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
This small mountain gun saw service on both sides in two world wars. It was designed and built by the famous Skoda Works in the city of Pilsen, in present day Czech Republic. Skoda was one of the finest and largest arms manufacturers in Europe. A . . . — — Map (db m193212) HM
90 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 110 — Austro-Hungarian 76.5mm Field Gun, M1917 — 8cm Feld Kanone 17 —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
This excellent Austro-Hungarian howitzer entered service in 1917 and remained in service during World War II with the German Army. Prior to the First World War, the 7.65cm and the 8.35cm Field Guns were designed at the famous Skoda Works at Pilsen. . . . — — Map (db m193133) HM
91 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — Band Quarters —
On Randolph Road 0.1 miles east of Geronimo Road, on the right when traveling east.
This building was erected in 1870 to serve as housing for the post band, with a capacity of 20 men. By 1905, it had been converted to a Non-Commissioned Officer's quarters for two families. The Tenth Cavalry Regimental Band was organized at . . . — — Map (db m190952) HM
92 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 281 — British 25-Pounder Field Gun/Howitzer —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The 25-pounder was the principal field artillery weapon of the British Army in World War II. Developed during the 1930's to replace both the 18-pounder (84 mm) gun and the 4.5-inch (114mm) howitzer, the 25-pounder was the first British artillery . . . — — Map (db m193209) HM
93 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 280 — British 5.5-Inch Mark IV Field Gun —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The "Five Five" entered service in the summer of 1941 and saw heavy use with British and Commonwealth Armies in World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts into the 1970s. Developed during the 1930's, the gun was designed to replace the 6-inch . . . — — Map (db m216438) HM
94 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 140 — British/Canadian Ordnance QF 18-Pounder Gun —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The Ordnance Quick Firing 18-pounder Gun was the principal field artillery for British and Commonwealth forces during World War I. It was a composite design consisting of an Armstrong gun, a Vickers recoil system, a Royal Ordnance Factory sights and . . . — — Map (db m193171) HM
95 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — Camp Doniphan —
On Randolph Road at Currie Road, on the right when traveling west on Randolph Road.
In June 1917, on the prairie west and south of here, one of the great training grounds of the first World War was established. Named in honor of Missouri's Colonel Alexander W. Doniphan of Mexican War fame, the huge national army cantonment . . . — — Map (db m82364) HM
96 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — Cavalry Company Quarters —
On Geronimo Road at Quanah Road, on the left when traveling north on Geronimo Road.
Three cavalry barracks were constructed in 1870 on the west side of the Post Quadrangle, each barracks housing two companies of cavalry. The wings extending from the west side of the buildings served as kitchens and mess halls. The basement area . . . — — Map (db m190855) HM
97 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 650 — Chinese Type 63 130mm Multiple Rocket Launcher —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
Combining mobility with concentrated fire power, this weapon was valued for its ability to deliver rapid barrages and relocate quickly. The Type 63 Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) began production in 1963. It carried 19 tubes and 38 rockets mounted . . . — — Map (db m216957) HM
98 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — 640 — Chinese Type 83 152mm Field Gun —
On Corral Road at Randolph Road, on the right when traveling west on Corral Road.
The Type 83 gun was developed as a longer-range version of the Chinese Type 66 152mm Field Howitzer, which in turn had been developed almost identically to the Soviet D-20 152mm Field Howitzer. The Type 83 here could accept a larger powder charge . . . — — Map (db m216955) HM
99 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — Col Jack L. Treadwell — Personal Courage —
Near South Boundary Road 1 mile south of Sheridan Road.
Colonel Jack L. Treadwell epitomized the Army Value of Personal Courage perhaps as no other soldier in the history of the nation. During his 33 years of service, he earned every medal of valor possible for a member of the United States Army. For . . . — — Map (db m82374) HM
100 ► Oklahoma, Comanche County, Fort Sill — Commissary Storehouse —
Near Randolph Road at Fowler Road.
This building was originally constructed in 1870 to serve as the post commissary storehouse. It was filled with sacks, barrels, and boxes containing the foodstuffs necessary to feed a frontier garrison. The commissariat supplied all the food, . . . — — Map (db m190955) HM

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