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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in Northwest Oklahoma — Red Carpet Country

 
By Jason Armstrong, July 3, 2022
George C. Sibley Expedition Marker
1 ► Oklahoma, Alfalfa County, Cherokee — George C. Sibley Expedition —
On State Highway 11 6 miles east of U.S. 64, on the left when traveling west.
First white men to see Salt Plains. In summer of 1811 group composed of 8 white men and 6 Osage passed here after crossing north portion of Salt Plains from east to southwest. — — Map (db m216882) HM
2 ► Oklahoma, Alfalfa County, Cherokee — Stella Friends Academy —
On State Highway 11 west of County Road 630, on the left when traveling west.
Buildings near here from 1897. Under auspices of Friends Church, the Academy was noted for high moral, spiritual and scholastic standards. Closed 1922. Named for the teacher of first school (1893) in this vicinity, a sod house near Stella Church . . . — — Map (db m216941) HM
3 ► Oklahoma, Alfalfa County, Cleo Spring — Sod House —
On State Highway 8 at E0374 Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 8.
Built by Marshal McCully who staked land on which house stands during Cherokee Strip Run, September, 1893. Plowed sod for and erected house August 1894. Used as McCully home until large frame house constructed 1909. Of the many . . . — — Map (db m311809) HM
4 ► Oklahoma, Alfalfa County, Jet — Memorial for the Veterans of the United States Armed Forces — Army - Navy - Marine Corps Air Force - Coast Guard —
On Main Street (U.S. 64) at 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Declaration This Memorial Honors Men and Women Who Served Our Country in Time of War. In Time of Conflict or Peace. And Especially Those Who Lost Their Lives. Who Were Wounded or Maimed. And Who Were Held as Prisoners of War. These Stones . . . — — Map (db m181753) WM
5 ► Oklahoma, Alfalfa County, Jet — Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge —
On Harper Road 1 mile west of State Highway 38, on the right when traveling west.
The National Wildlife Refuge system is broken down into regions of the United States. The southwest region of the National Wildlife Refuge System encompasses Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. Oklahoma has nine national wildlife refuges across . . . — — Map (db m216689) HM
6 ► Oklahoma, Beaver County, Elmwood — No Man's Land —
On State Highway 23 8 miles south of U.S. 412, on the left when traveling south.
You Are Now Entering Old No Man's Land Colorado Kansas 37th Parallel Called "No Man's Land" until 1890 Known Then as Beaver County Became the Panhandle of Okla. Statehood 1907 Texas State Line 36° 30" Parallel The . . . — — Map (db m93483) HM
7 ► Oklahoma, Beaver County, Forgan — Hank the Cowdog —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Tales of bravery, mischief and morals make up the popular children's book series "Hank the Cowdog" What you may not know is that the lively main character in these books was inspired by a real cowdog named Hank who lived and worked on . . . — — Map (db m162469) HM
8 ► Oklahoma, Beaver County, Forgan — Hodges Site —
On U.S. 64, on the left when traveling west.
This 168 mile trail from Mobeetie, Texas, to Dodge City, Kansas, was laid out by Ed Jones and Joe Plummer in 1874, originally as a freight trail for hauling buffalo hides purchased from the Buffalo Hunters in the Texas Panhandle for sale at . . . — — Map (db m162472) HM
9 ► Oklahoma, Beaver County, Forgan — In This Vicinity Coronado Passed 1541 —
On U.S. 64 at State Highway 23, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 64.
In this vicinity Coronado passed 1541 Erected by The National Society of Colonial Dames of America in Oklahoma 1936 — — Map (db m162474) HM
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10 ► Oklahoma, Beaver County, Gate — No Man's Land —
On U.S. 64 at N1680 Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 64.
You are now entering old ”No Man’s Land” Colorado/Kansas • 37th Parallel Texas State Line • 36° 30’ parallel New Mexico • 103rd Meridian Cherokee Outlet • 100th Meridian Called “No Man’s Land” until 1890 Known then . . . — — Map (db m131421) HM
11 ► Oklahoma, Beaver County, Turpin — Eureka — Consolidated District #12 — 1908 - 1969 —
On Mendenhall Street (County Route 12) 0.1 miles north of Panhandle Street (U.S. 64), on the right when traveling north.
Eureka was established in 1908 with 18 square miles. The high school was started in 1919 when Center, Lincoln, and one half of Pleasant View were consolidated. In 1923, the Nabisco, Happy Flat, and East Banner districts were added and a new building . . . — — Map (db m78816) HM
12 ► Oklahoma, Blaine County, Hydro — Hydro Veterans Memorial —
Near State Highway 58 south of County Highway 990.
This memorial is Dedicated to the men and women who served in our Armed Forces We shall never forget! — — Map (db m174528) WM
13 ► Oklahoma, Blaine County, Okeene — Body Found In Deep Creek 1903 —
On N2660 Road, on the right when traveling north.
On a late fall afternoon in 1903, a stranger with a new wagon, fine team and money (something the local people had little of) arrived at the store in Craig located in the NW/4 of Section 24 T19N R10W. He wore nice, but foreign clothes, and spoke . . . — — Map (db m160285) HM
14 ► Oklahoma, Blaine County, Watonga — Chief Henry Roman Nose —
Near Local Road P20 0.4 miles State Highway 8A, on the right.
Chief Henry Roman Nose, for whom this park is named, was one of forty-four chiefs of the Southern Cheyenne tribe. He was a council chief from 1897 until his death in 1917. Born in 1856, Roman Nose (Woqini in the Cheyenne language) grew up during . . . — — Map (db m184807) HM
15 ► Oklahoma, Blaine County, Watonga — Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps —
On State Highway 8A 3 miles north of State Highway 8, on the left when traveling north.
One of Oklahoma's original seven state parks, the vision of Roman Nose State Park was realized through the combined efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the National Park Service, community leaders, and the State of Oklahoma. Work . . . — — Map (db m185621) HM
16 ► Oklahoma, Blaine County, Watonga — Springing to Life —
Near P10 Road 1 mile west of 8A.
The Civilian Conservation Corps begun construction of Roman Nose State Park on September 10, 1935, bringing the vision of the local community to life. While the community gathered the land, the design, supervision, and funding of the project came . . . — — Map (db m185579) HM
17 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Boise City — Boise City Bombed —
On Main Street (State Highway 325) at Cimarron Avenue (U.S. 385), on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
July 5, 1943 Still Booming July 5, 1993 — — Map (db m55259) HM
18 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Boise City — Santa Fe Trail —
On U.S. 287 3.1 miles north of E0130 Road, on the left when traveling north.
Surveyed by J.C. Brown 1826-27 Heaviest traffic during California Gold Rush 1849 Abandoned on completion of A.T.&S.F. railroad in 1880 — — Map (db m106477) HM
19 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Boise City — The Mormon Battalion in the Oklahoma Panhandle —
On Main Street (State Highway 325) at Cimarron Avenue (U.S. 385), on the left when traveling west on Main Street.
From September 23 through 27, 1846, the Mormon Battalion crossed the northwestern portion of the Oklahoma panhandle. The little army's 500-plus volunteers, recruited for the Mexican War, were enlisted near Council Bluffs, Iowa, from among the first . . . — — Map (db m55260) HM
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20 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Boise City — The Santa Fe Trail —
On U.S. 287 3.1 miles north of E0130 Road, on the left when traveling north.
(Left Panel) The Santa Fe Trail A Bridge Between the United States and Mexico Before you is a portion of the historic Santa Fe Trail. Established as a wagon route by William Becknell in 1822, the Santa Fe Trail became the . . . — — Map (db m106478) HM
21 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Kenton — Black Mesa Nature Preserve — A Partnership Between the Oklahoma Tourism — and Recreation Department and the Oklahoma Chapter of the Nature Conservancy —
Near Black Mesa Road 5 miles north of Oklahoma Highway 325, on the left when traveling north.
How did Black Mesa become a Preserve? The Land was acquired in parcels over many years, beginning in 1959 when the State of Oklahoma purchased 100 acres on the top of the Mesa. In 1989, the Nature Conservancy acquired 1500 acres on the . . . — — Map (db m246882) HM
22 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Kenton — Cimarron County —
Near Black Mesa Trail 0.5 miles west of Black Mesa Road, on the right when traveling west.
A rich cultural history of the Old West The famed Santa Fe Trail, a wagon route linking the eastern United States and Mexico, cut through this corner of Cimarron County. From the 1820s until the construction of the railroads in the 1860s, . . . — — Map (db m246993) HM
23 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Kenton — Highest Point in Oklahoma — South · Texas 31 miles due south —
Near Black Mesa Road 5 miles north of Oklahoma Highway 325.
Highest point in Oklahoma 4972.97 feet above the sea as determined by a survey ordered by Governor Johnston Murray and completed May 9, 1954 by Oklahoma Highway Department under direction of C.A. Stoldt Director, G.H. Bittle Chemical Engineer, and . . . — — Map (db m247159) HM
24 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Kenton — Rocks Reveal Jurassic Life —
Near Black Mesa Road 5 miles Oklahoma Highway 325, on the left when traveling north.
Imagine the Black Mesa as a giant book lying on its side. Each layer of rock is a different chapter in geologic history. The basalt cap on top is the most recent chapter - it's less than 5 million years old. As you go down, each deeper . . . — — Map (db m247123) HM
25 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Wheeless — Fort Nichols — 7 mi S.W. —
On 325 Highway 3.5 miles north of E0190 Road, on the left when traveling north.
Established in May 1865, by Kit Carson, hero of Valverde and Brig. Gen., New Mexico Volunteers, to guard Santa Fe Trail and furnish escorts for caravans engaged in Santa Fe trade. Santa Fe Trail crossed this highway here and was first traveled by . . . — — Map (db m39798) HM
26 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Wheeless — Santa Fe Trail —
On State Highway 325 3.6 miles north of E0190 Road, on the left when traveling north.
1994 Santa Fe Trail Cimarron Route 1822-1880 Marker by the High Plains Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Oklahoma — — Map (db m131311) HM
27 ► Oklahoma, Cimarron County, Wheeless — The Santa Fe Trail —
On 325 3.6 miles north of E0190 Road, on the left when traveling north.
(left panel) A Bridge Between the United States and Mexico Before you is a portion of the historic Santa Fe Trail. Established as a wagon route by William Becknell in 1822, the Santa Fe Trail became the first major trade link between . . . — — Map (db m131308) HM
28 ► Oklahoma, Dewey County, Leedey — California Road — First Crossed Here 1849 —
On State Highway 34 - 0.5 miles north of Road N2050, on the right when traveling south.
Near here on May 28, 1849, was the camp of a large party of gold seekers en route to California with a military escort under the command of Captain R. B. Marcy. The California Road was used by travelers for over 50 years. East of here about 4 miles . . . — — Map (db m39802) HM
29 ► Oklahoma, Dewey County, Seiling — Amos Chapman —
On N2280 Road 0.2 miles south of U.S. 270, on the right when traveling south.
Famous Civilian Indian Scout for the U.S. Army, was born in 1839 and died in 1925. He was one of the five survivors of the 1874 Buffalo Wallow Fight, and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his efforts. Chapman married a Cheyenne woman . . . — — Map (db m62310) HM
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30 ► Oklahoma, Dewey County, Seiling — Carry A. Nation —
On U.S. 183, on the left when traveling south.
A log cabin on this quarter-section was the home of the nationally known Carry Nation and husband David. Carry worked in the church, sometimes preaching in her husband's stead. She would frequently load her buggy with bricks and go on her . . . — — Map (db m298982) HM
31 ► Oklahoma, Dewey County, Seiling — Little Louieville —
On U.S. 60 0.5 miles west of U.S. 270, on the right when traveling west.
Seiling's first half-mille oval was built at the Northeast edge of town early in the 1900s. The races became bigger and better. A grandstand was built and people from coast to coast were talking about "Little Louisville." Races were held twice a . . . — — Map (db m249656) HM
32 ► Oklahoma, Dewey County, Vici — Great Western Trail —
On U.S. 60 3 miles west of State Highway 34, on the left when traveling west.
In 1874, the cattle ranchers of the San Antonio Texas area began blazing a trail with their large herds of Longhorn Cattle through Western Indian Territory to the railhead at Dodge City, Kansas and to markets beyond into Canada and the Northwest . . . — — Map (db m249511) HM
33 ► Oklahoma, Ellis County, Arnett — Grand — Site about 4 miles northwest —
On U.S. 283 at E0270 Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 283.
On Now. 13, 1892, Grand was established as county seat of Day County, Oklahoma Ter. This was County "E" when organized at the opening of Cheyenne and Arapaho lands, April 19, 1892. Day County and county seat were abolished at statehood in 1907. Many . . . — — Map (db m181526) HM
34 ► Oklahoma, Ellis County, Fargo — Western Cattle Trail —
On E0440 Road 0.2 miles State Highway 15, on the left when traveling west.
In 1874 Texas ranchers began driving large herds of Longhorn cattle to the railhead at Dodge City, Kansas. For the butcher markets back east and to stock newly opened rangelands in the northern U.S. Territories and Canada. The hooves of some . . . — — Map (db m190719) HM
35 ► Oklahoma, Ellis County, Gage — Military Road Crossing —
On 1st Street (State Highway 15), on the right when traveling east.
Here, between 1874 and 1890, supply wagons, a daily stage coach and the U.S. Mail moved over this earliest known trail from Dodge City, Kansas, to Fort Elliott, Texas. The Fort, first known as "Cantonment on Sweet water" was established after the . . . — — Map (db m190717) HM
36 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Bison — Buffalo Springs — On the Old Chisholm Trail. 1/3 mi West —
On U.S. 81 0.2 miles south of County Road E0550, on the right when traveling south.
From this noted watering place came the name of "Bison," 1 mi. so., "Buffalo Springs" was the camp site of Pat Hennessey and his men just before they were massacred, 7 mi. so., July 4, 1874. Next day, a war band of Indians was stood off by ranchmen . . . — — Map (db m39801) HM
37 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Bison — Cherokee Strip —
On U.S. 81 0.4 miles north of County Road E 590, on the left when traveling north.
Opened by Run, Sept. 16, 1893. On line here, 15,000 waited for carbine signal fired by cavalryman at High Noon. Lt. C.A. Hedekin, commanding Troop A, U.S. Cav. Race for land started from post on knoll half mile west, by wagon, buggy. bicycle, horse . . . — — Map (db m284582) HM
38 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Bison — Run of '89 North Boundary —
On U.S. 81 0.4 miles north of County Road E0590, on the right when traveling south.
At the opening of "Old Oklahoma", April 22, 1889, this was the north line for the Run starting at 12 o'clock noon. Prairies and hills in the 2,000,000 acre tract, south, were peopled by tens of thousands, homes were planted and tent cities sprang up . . . — — Map (db m39796) HM
39 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — Government Springs —
On South 5th Street 0.1 miles south of East Oklahoma Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
A camping place on the Old Chisholm Trail before and after 1865 Though the pathfinders die the paths remain open — — Map (db m55716) HM
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40 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — Jesse Chisholm — (circa 1805-1868) —
Near Gott Road 0.7 miles south of West Southgate Road, on the right when traveling south.
A section of the famed Chisholm Trail (1867-1885), which was used to drive cattle from Texas to the rail heads in Kansas after the Civil War, crosses a portion of Vance AFB near the entrance to the Armed Forces Reserve Center. The trail was named . . . — — Map (db m89793) HM
41 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — Pioneers: Past, Present and Future —
On West Randolph Avenue at Business U.S. 64, on the left when traveling west on West Randolph Avenue.
This sculpture is a tribute to the pioneers of Oklahoma. The farmer, "Boomer" Sooner represents the spirit of the pioneers who settled the frontier during the 1893 Land Run. The WWII aviator is Lt. Col. Leon Vance, Medal of Honor recipient, Enid . . . — — Map (db m216181) HM
42 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — The Chisholm Trail — 1865 – 1893 —
On U.S. 60 at Carrier Road (Oklahoma Highway 45), on the right when traveling south on U.S. 60.
Here passed the Old Cattle Trail, blazed by Jesse Chisholm, which finally stretched for eight hundred miles from San Antonio, Texas to Abilene, Kansas over which cowboys from the pasture-lands of the great southwest drove their herds to the . . . — — Map (db m55715) HM
43 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — The Missouri Compromise — (36° 30' North Latitude) —
On U.S. 60 at Cottonwood Lane, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 60.
This marker sits on the Missouri Compromise line which by an Act of Congress on March 6, 1820, enabled Missouri to be admitted to the Union as a Slave State. But, the Act forbade slavery in the rest of the Louisiana Purchase North of the 36° 30' . . . — — Map (db m55714) HM
44 ► Oklahoma, Garfield County, Enid — United States Land Office —
Near South 4th Street north of Business U.S. 64, on the right when traveling north.
This is the only remaining United States Land Office from the six Oklahoma land runs (1889-1896) and other Oklahoma land openings. This office was built in Enid for the registration of claims in County O, later named Garfield County, for the land . . . — — Map (db m215978) HM
45 ► Oklahoma, Grant County, Lamont — Lamont War Memorial —
On North Main Street (U.S. 60) at Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street.
Memorial to All Veterans — — Map (db m181524) WM
46 ► Oklahoma, Grant County, Medford — In Memory of All Grant County Veterans —
On Guthrie Street just west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated June 27, 1996 — — Map (db m265565) WM
47 ► Oklahoma, Grant County, Medford — M-110/8" Howitzer —
On Guthrie Street just west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
The M-110 is a heavy but highly mobile and maneuverable self-propelled artillery piece designed to provide artillery support to infantry or armor over a wide range of terrain conditions. It can be airlifted in large cargo aircraft. The M-110 . . . — — Map (db m265577) HM
48 ► Oklahoma, Harper County, Buffalo — Charleston —
On U.S. 64 at County Highway N2010, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 64.
The east-west section line one mile south of this marker was formerly Locust Street, in Charleston, Okea. The first post office was established June 18, 1901. Approximately one and one half mile south and one half mile west of here near the center . . . — — Map (db m181525) HM
49 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Blackwell — 100 Beautiful Years — Blackwell Oklahoma — 1893 ★ Centennial ★ 1993 —
On South Main Street (U.S. 177) just south of West Padon Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This monument is dedicated to the settlers who on September 16, 1893 made the last run when the Cherokee Outlet was opened to homesteaders, and to the pioneers whose courage and toil shaped a barren prairie into a flourishing land for generations to . . . — — Map (db m205994) HM
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50 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Blackwell — Blackwell Zinc Company WWII Memorial —
On South Main Street (U.S. 177) south of East Padon Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the employees of Blackwell Zinc Company, Inc. who served our country during World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice Keith M. Abshire Rex U. Abshire Clyde H. Adams Charles E. . . . — — Map (db m223515) WM
51 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Blackwell — Homesteaders —
On South Main Street (U.S. 177) at West Padon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Dedicated to the Homesteaders of Kay County in recognition of their courage, faith, and fortitude in settling this portion of the Cherokee Outlet. Nearly 100,000 eager land seekers raced for claims in the greatest land run in history on September . . . — — Map (db m205718) HM
52 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Blackwell — Oklahoma Baptist College —
On South Main Street at West College Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
Located six blocks west Founded 1899 by Oklahoma Baptist Convention. Formally opened September 4, 1901. Presidents J.A. Beauchamp 1901-03 · A.P. Stone 1904-08 · J.R. Jester 1908-09 · J.H. Moore 1909-11 · A.E. Baten 1911-13 1911 . . . — — Map (db m206004) HM
53 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Blackwell — Replica of the Statue of Liberty —
On South Main Street (U.S. 177) just north of East Coolidge Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty The Crusade to . . . — — Map (db m258900) HM
54 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Braman — Braman / Braman Business Leaders 1898 — 1930 —
On Broadway Avenue (U.S. 177) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Front Braman When the Santa Fe Railroad was extended from Hunnewell, Kansas to Tonkawa, a railroad promoter named J.W. Whistler chose the midway point as a good location for a town. With B.J. Templeton he bought the . . . — — Map (db m96590) HM
55 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Braman — 33 — Oklahoma War Chief —
On U.S. 177 north of West Home Road, on the left when traveling north.
First newspaper printed in the Cherokee Strip, June 14, 1884. Published at tent town of Rock Falls, 2.5 miles N.W. of here by Capt. David L. Payne, leader of Oklahoma "Boomers". Printing office was burned and "Boomers" disbanded by U.S. Troops, . . . — — Map (db m96589) HM
56 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Chilocco Indian School — Cherokee Strip —
On U.S. 77 at Judo Road, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 77.
September 11, 1893 Thousands of Americans gathered in this township preparing to make the run for homesteads in the Cherokee Strip, a tract of land 58 miles wide, opening 6,500,000 acres for White settlement bought from the Cherokee . . . — — Map (db m60480) HM
57 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Chilocco Indian School — 32 — Chilocco Indian School —
On U.S. 77 at State Line Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 77.
Academic, agricultural, vocational training for Indian youth from over U.S. Established by Act of Cong. 1882. Jasper M. Hadley 1st Superintendent. Handsome buildings of stone erected, and first pupils - Kiowa, Comanche children - entered Jan. . . . — — Map (db m60484) HM
58 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Chilocco Indian School — 34 — Oklahoma, The Indian State —
On U.S. 77 at State Line Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 77.
. . . — — Map (db m60482) HM
59 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Chilocco Indian School — The Cherokee Strip —
On U.S. 77 at State Line Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 77.
To commemorate the Opening of The Cherokee Strip September 16, 1893 — — Map (db m60481) HM
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60 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Kaw City — Kaw City, Oklahoma —
On Brill Road west of Washunga Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The original town of Kaw City was established in Oklahoma Territory in the Ox Bow Bend of the Arkansas River by the Kaw City Townsite Company. The company consisted of William M. Jenkins, fifth territorial governor of O.T., N.F. Frazier, C.W. . . . — — Map (db m206269) HM
61 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Kaw City — The Kenneth W. Brill Building —
On Brill Road north of Washunga Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Kenneth W. Brill, reared and schooled in old Kaw City, branched out as a young man in the energy field. His knowledge and personality carried him far. He joined Continental Oil Company in 1930 and in time became Vice President and Regional Manager . . . — — Map (db m206224) HM
62 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — African-Americans —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 8th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
From the beginning, African-Americans settled and lived in Newkirk -- although this was not true in most of the towns in Kay County. They settled primarily on the east side of town, building their own community which included churches, . . . — — Map (db m60443) HM
63 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Cherokee Allotments —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Newkirk owes its existence not simply to the opening of the Cherokee Outlet to homesteaders, but to the twenty-one allotments taken by the Cherokees in Kay County prior to the opening. The Outlet comprised eight million acres of prairie which . . . — — Map (db m60457) HM
64 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Cherokee Outlet... or Cherokee Strip? —
On West 7th Street just west of South Main Street (U.S. 77), on the left when traveling west.
Cherokee Strip or Cherokee Outlet — the two titles have been used interchangeably for a hundred years now. They are not synonymous, however. The Outlet was the area given to the Cherokees in partial trade for their homelands to be used as an . . . — — Map (db m263976) HM
65 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — City Hall & Opera House —
On West 7th Street just west of South Main Street (U.S. 77), on the left when traveling west.
Nehemiah M. Tubbs built the City Hall and Opera House in 1901 for $5,838.29. Councilmen at this time were W.D. Ezel - mayor, E.F. Korns, J.C. Columbia, George Midgley, John S. Miller, W.M. Ferguson, J.S. Thomas, F.M. Morrison, and C.F. Rogers. The . . . — — Map (db m263993) HM
66 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — David Roy —
Near North Main Street (U.S. 77) just south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
David Roy, a former Junior Main Street member and Eagle Scout, was the guiding force behind the “Hole in the Wall” park. When it was time for David to begin working on his Eagle Scout project, he considered many possibilities, finally deciding on a . . . — — Map (db m263994) HM
67 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Fire of 1901 —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The entire east side of the 100 block of North Main burned to the ground November 15, 1901. Some of the citizens (obviously not the ones whose businesses were destroyed) thought this was a blessing in disguise. The block consisted of frame . . . — — Map (db m60460) HM
68 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — First National Bank —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This Roman Classic structure with a corner recessed entry and simple columns was built in 1899. The building was originally known as the Dilday building and is constructed with native limestone secured a few miles east of Newkirk. John Pierce . . . — — Map (db m60456) HM
69 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Kay County Abstract Building —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) south of 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dick Sherbon of Ponca City received the bid to erect this building for the Kay County Abstract Company in 1926. The bids for the building ranged from $4,400 to $5,700. This red brick structure was limited to one story because of the . . . — — Map (db m60479) HM
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70 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Kay County War Memorial —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
"...that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a . . . — — Map (db m60450) HM
71 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Land of Hope — 1893 • 1994 —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
This statue, "Land of Hope," depicts the courageous pioneers who staked their land claim in the "Land Run of the Cherokee Outlet" in 1893. This was created by sculptor, Bernadette Hess Carman, a native daughter, who generously donated her time . . . — — Map (db m60449) HM
72 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Newkirk —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Newkirk was originally platted as the townsite of Lamoreux by the United States Land Office in 1893 as the county seat of "K" county. It was named after Silas W. Lamoreaux who was the head of the General Land Office in Washington, D.C., at the . . . — — Map (db m60455) HM
73 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Newkirk Junior Main Street —
On North Main Street (U.S. 77) just south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Newkirk's Junior Main Street program was organized March 27, 1997 with four middle school students — Michael Bannister, Jed Hartley, Sarah Speanburg, and Crystal Robinson. Michael, Sarah, and Crystal were all eighth grade students in Laura Ross's . . . — — Map (db m263996) HM
74 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Newkirk Kay County Fair —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Newkirk Kay County Fair was organized in 1896. Five dollar shares were sold in order to purchase property for the facilities, build a race track, grand stands and sheds. The share also gave free admittance to all shows and fairs for three . . . — — Map (db m60459) HM
75 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Oil Boom Era —
On North Main Street (U.S. 77) just south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Oil and gas were discovered in the Newkirk area as early as the spring of 1894 when Mart McClaskey struck gas while digging a water well. McClaskey kept his find a secret until he had secured his claim. In the meantime his family quietly used the . . . — — Map (db m263995) HM
76 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) at 7th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
A centennial tribute to the people who shared this land at the turn-of-the-century, and who still call it home today. They faced opportunties and obstacles together and were woven together in time. The spirit that fueled the dream then, and the . . . — — Map (db m60458) HM
77 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Red Rose Garden Club —
On West 7th Street just west of South Main Street (U.S. 77), on the left when traveling west.
The Newkirk Red Rose Garden Club, organized May 21, 1951 with nineteen charter members, is a member of the National, State and Northwest District Councils of Garden Clubs. The purpose of the club is to promote the study of soil conservation, . . . — — Map (db m263998) HM
78 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Revolutionary War Patriots — 1775 - 1783 —
On South Main Street (U.S. 77) at East 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street.
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation. — — Map (db m258404) HM
79 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — The Cline Building —
On Main Street (U.S. 77) north of 7th Street, on the left when traveling north.
William S. Cline had this building constructed in 1925. This was the same year that the Kay County Courthouse and the Masonic Temple were constructed in Newkirk. The Cline Building is illustrative of the influence of the Art Deco style. . . . — — Map (db m60478) HM
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80 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — The Grey Noret Presbyterian Church —
On South Walnut Avenue just south of West 8th Street, on the right when traveling south.
was established in 1907, N.E. of Newkirk Oklahoma. In 1963 it merged with the First Presbyterian Church of Newkirk. The bell was placed to honor the Grey Noret Church and all of its faithful members. — — Map (db m263997) HM
81 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Newkirk — Vogele & Columbia Buildings —
On North Main Street (U.S. 77) just south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south.
These two story native limestone buildings were constructed in 1901. The Vogele building had a rock faced coursed ashlar finish visible below and above the two arched bays each with stone relieving round arches. A stone checkerboard pattern . . . — — Map (db m263999) HM
82 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — "White House" —
On Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles south of White Eagle Road, on the right when traveling south.
Although nothing remains but the ruins of its foundation, the Miller family Mansion once stood here.  Constructed in 1909 after the first stately wood frame home of Col. G.W. Miller, wife Molly, sons Joe, George, Zach and daughter Alma, burned in . . . — — Map (db m188215) HM
83 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — #6 British Flying Training School — Royal Air Force — 1941-1944 —
On Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60) at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Avenue East.
Ponca City, OK Silver Wing in Prairie Skies Shared Memories Laughter — Tears — Lives — — Map (db m263797) WM
84 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — 101 Dairy Barn Vent from Dairy Barn —
Near Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles south of White Eagle Road.
Early 1900s Stanchions that used to hold the Dairy Cows while they were being milked. — — Map (db m188255) HM
85 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — 101 Ranch — Old boundary line here —
On Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles south of White Eagle Road, on the right when traveling south.
Named for its cattle brand '101,' this ranch was begun by Col. Geo. W. Miller on his claim at opening of Cherokee Strip, Sept. 16, 1893. Operated by sons, George, Joe and Zach Miller, the ranch covered 100,000 a. by 1926, world famous for its "White . . . — — Map (db m188167) HM
86 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — 101 Ranch & Wild West Show Mural / Nonnamaker Building, 1929 —
On West Grand Avenue (Business U.S. 60) just west of North Union Street, on the right when traveling west.
101 Ranch and Wild West Show Colonel George W. Miller founded the 101 Ranch in northern Oklahoma following the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run. He and his wife Molly, sons Joe, Zack and George Jr. along with daughter, Alma, helped establish what . . . — — Map (db m263798) HM
87 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — A John Deer Rowe Plow Seed Planter —
Near Ranch Road (State Highway 156) 0.5 miles north of White Eagle Road.
A fertilizer spreader from the 1920's that would have been used on the 101 Ranch. Donated by Mr. Kenneth Evans of Marland, Oklahoma. It was used by Mr. Evans father in the 1920's. — — Map (db m188252) HM
88 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Arcade Hotel —
On West Grand Avenue (Business U.S. 60) just west of South 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
Arcade Hotel The Arcade Hotel began as a small wood frame structure. The hotel building, a so-called "house of ill-repute", was moved to Ponca City in 1897 from the city of Cross after Ponca City received a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad. Cross . . . — — Map (db m263799) HM
89 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — B. S. Barnes —
On Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60) at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Avenue East.
Pioneer founder and first Mayor of Ponca City 1847-1906 ————— Grand Avenue Ponca City 1899 — — Map (db m263675) HM
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90 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Barnes Store —
On Grand Avenue East at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Grand Avenue East.
When Louis S. Barnes constructed this building in 1911 he wanted his customers to know exactly what they were buying. He proudly called this the "Daylight Store" and had the structure specially designed to allow lots of light inside. Many of the . . . — — Map (db m263794) HM
91 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Bill Pickett — 1870-1932 —
On North 3rd Street at Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60), on the right when traveling south on North 3rd Street.
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92 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Burton Seymour "B. S." Barnes — Founder of Ponca City — 1844-1906 —
On Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60) just east of South 5th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Vision When B.S. Barnes came to Oklahoma Territory prior to the 1893 Land Run, he had a vision to start a city. He selected the site of Ponca City for its ample water, a river crossing and access to the railroad. He organized the “Ponca . . . — — Map (db m263672) HM
93 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — E. W. Marland — 1874 – 1941 —
On East Grand Avenue at South 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Grand Avenue.
Pioneer Oil Developer Philanthropist & Humanitarian Leader in Developing the Economy Culture and Beauty of Ponca City Donor of Pioneer Woman Statue Governor of Oklahoma United States Congressman — — Map (db m55712) HM
94 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — E. W. Marland — 1874-1941 —
On Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60) at 3rd Street South, on the right when traveling east on Grand Avenue East.
Pioneer oil developer — Leader in developing the economy, culture & beauty of Ponca City — U.S. Congressman — Donor of Pioneer Woman Statue — Governor of Oklahoma — — Map (db m263599) HM
95 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Farmer's National Bank —
On Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60) at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Grand Avenue East.
First National Bank and Trust has a long tradition of serving Ponca City. It opened for business on Feb. 1, 1902, as the Farmer's National Bank. That same month the bank's financial statement showed deposits in the amount of $33,390. By 1907 the . . . — — Map (db m263712) HM
96 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Fellows Outlook —
On East Lake Road north of U.S. 62, on the left when traveling south.
This observation point is named in honor of Fred G. Fellows, consulting engineer of Ponca City, Oklahoma, whose vision, exploration and sustained efforts for water resources pointed out to the public the great potential of this area for the Kaw . . . — — Map (db m206145) HM
97 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Frances Smith Catron — A Pioneer Woman "We Who Love Music" — Feb. 5, 1877 — Nov. 5, 1956 —
On South 3rd Street at Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60), on the left when traveling north on South 3rd Street.
Mrs. Catron was Supervisor of Music in the Ponca City Schools 1910-1947 and founded the Ponca City Music Club March 19, 1921. Charter member 20th Century Club and helped establish the Ponca City Library in 1910. President Oklahoma Federation of . . . — — Map (db m263771) HM
98 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Gill Funeral Home —
On North 2nd Street at East Cleveland Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Street.
In 1901 M.G. Gill came to Ponca City to work for J.M. Hayden's furniture and undertaking business. Four years later he married Eudora Bonham, a spunky lady who had staked a claim west of the present airport during the Cherokee Outlet land run. In . . . — — Map (db m263881) HM
99 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Lewis Haines (Lew) Wentz — (1872-1949) —
On East Grand Avenue at South 6th Street, on the left when traveling west on East Grand Avenue.
Philanthropist Oil Man Donor: Wentz Camp, Wentz Pool Wentz Municipal Golf Course Ponca City, Oklahoma Founder: The Society For Crippled Children University of Oklahoma Student Loan Fund Oklahoma State University Student . . . — — Map (db m55711) HM
100 ► Oklahoma, Kay County, Ponca City — Lewis Haines (Lew) Wentz — 1872-1949 —
On South 4th Street at Grand Avenue East (Business U.S. 60), on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street.
Philanthropist Oil Man Donor Wentz Camp & Pool — Builder Oklahoma Society for Crippled Children — Established student loan fund University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University “He always gave” — — Map (db m263597) HM

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