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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Tulsa County, Oklahoma

 
Clickable Map of Tulsa County, Oklahoma and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Tulsa County, OK (131) Creek County, OK (22) Okmulgee County, OK (10) Osage County, OK (23) Pawnee County, OK (5) Rogers County, OK (27) Wagoner County, OK (17) Washington County, OK (2)  TulsaCounty(131) Tulsa County (131)  CreekCounty(22) Creek County (22)  OkmulgeeCounty(10) Okmulgee County (10)  OsageCounty(23) Osage County (23)  PawneeCounty(5) Pawnee County (5)  RogersCounty(27) Rogers County (27)  WagonerCounty(17) Wagoner County (17)  WashingtonCounty(2) Washington County (2)
Tulsa is the county seat for Tulsa County
Adjacent to Tulsa County, Oklahoma
      Creek County (22)  
      Okmulgee County (10)  
      Osage County (23)  
      Pawnee County (5)  
      Rogers County (27)  
      Wagoner County (17)  
      Washington County (2)  
 
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101 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Kendall-Whittier — 9 — Dry Cleaners — Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
On East 11th Street at South Victor Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 11th Street.
Before the washing machine became a standard feature in nearly every home, people took their clothes to professionals for cleaning. Four different businesses formed a "Dry Cleaner District" along Route 66. Constructed from the late 1920s . . . Map (db m142249) HM
102 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Kendall-Whittier — 10 — Tulsa Monument Company1735 E. 11th Street — Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
On East 11th Street at South Victor Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 11th Street.
In 1936, Edwin and Jessie Holmes, owners of the Tulsa Monument Company, announced a move from their long time downtown location at 11 West Brady Street to this location. The move coincided with the company's fortieth anniversary selling . . . Map (db m142247) HM
103 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Patrick Henry — David L. Boren Boulevard
On David L. Boren Boulevard, in the median.
Front This boulevard was named in honor of David L. Boren, the 13th President of the University of Oklahoma by the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents to mark the 10th anniversary of his presidency. Prior to becoming President of the . . . Map (db m100133) HM
104 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Patrick Henry — Schusterman Center Clinic
On East 47th Street south of East 41st Street, on the right when traveling south.
(side 1) OU-Tulsa's Schusterman Center Clinic opened in 2007 to provide the best quality of medical care to serve Tulsa and the surrounding area as well as foster the expansion of medical research. The 100,000-square-foot, $35 million . . . Map (db m90522) HM
105 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Patrick Henry — The University of Oklahoma Schusterman Learning Center
Near S. Yale Avenue.
Front The University of Oklahoma Schusterman Learning Center was completed in 2008 and was made possible by the State Higher Education Bond Issue and a generous gift from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. Additional major . . . Map (db m100131) HM
106 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Patrick Henry — University of Oklahoma Schusterman Center
Near East 47th Street south of East 41st Street, on the left when traveling south.
(side 1) The university of Oklahoma Schusterman Center was established in 1999 and named in honor of Charles and Lynn Schusterman of Tulsa. Charles Schusterman, distinguished OU alumnus and inaugural member of OU's Seed Sower Society, . . . Map (db m90523) HM
107 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Renaissance — 5 — Bama Pie Company2487 E. 11th Street — Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
On East 11th Street east of South Columbia Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Henry and Alabama Marshall founded the BAMA Pie Company in Dallas in 1921. Mrs. "Bama" Marshall baked the pies, while Mr. Marshall handled the marketing. What began as a small operation selling pies at the Woolworth's soda fountain quickly grew . . . Map (db m142254) HM
108 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Renaissance — 7 — Borden's Restaurant — Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
On East 11th Street (U.S. 66) at South Birmingham Place, on the right when traveling west on East 11th Street.
In 1935, brothers Leroy and Richard Borden opened their first restaurant in downtown Tulsa. The five-stool café was purchased with $300 of borrowed money and sold hamburgers and other cheap fare during the Depression. The restaurant was a . . . Map (db m200185) HM
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109 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Renaissance — 6 — Casa Loma Hotel (Campbell Hotel)2630 E. 11th Street — Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
On East 11th Street east of South Birmingham Place, on the right when traveling east.
The Casa Loma Hotel was constructed in 1927 by Max Campbell. When Route 66 was re-aligned to 11th Street five years later, it became the first full-service hotel on the Route in Tulsa. The Spanish Mission-style building was uniquely . . . Map (db m142251) HM
110 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Renaissance — A-20 — The University of Tulsa.
On East 11th St (U.S. 66), on the right when traveling west.
Two blocks north is the University of Tulsa. The institution was founded as Henry Kendall College at Muskogee, Indian Territory, in 1894, under the sponsorship of the Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church. In 1907 the college was moved to . . . Map (db m99349) HM
111 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — "East Meets West"
On Old U.S. 66 at Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 66.
The historic Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge is the point where "east meets west on the Mother Road" - the point on the road where the landscape begins to change and the road seems to stretch out in anticipation of its long journey to . . . Map (db m172088) HM
112 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — 11th Street Bridge, Tulsa, OklahomaRoute 66 Roadside Attraction
On Southwest Boulevard (Old U.S. 66) south of Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
. . . Map (db m189192) HM
113 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — Creek Nation Council Oak Memorial
On 18th Street at Cheyenne Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 18th Street.
Fire is a revered element of many sacred rituals of the Mvskoke (Muscogee Creek People). The sacred fire represents the divine masculine of the "Epofvnkv" (the Creator) to which all things are connected. The sacred fires were integral to the . . . Map (db m68043) HM
114 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — Creek Stickball Park18th and Cheyenne Ave.
On 18th Street at Cheyenne Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 18th Street.
A-ne-jo-di, or Stickball, is a Creek game played around a single 5-10 meter pole, topped with a brightly painted animal skull, and a blue painted ring 60 cm toward the top. Points are scored by hitting the pole above the blue ring, or . . . Map (db m68049) HM
115 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge
On Old U.S. 66 at Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 66.
The original 11th Street Bridge was constructed in 1916 as a Highway 64 crossing of the Arkansas River and as a way to connect downtown Tulsa with the rich oil fields west of the river. Unlike most bridges of the day, the beautiful art deco . . . Map (db m172091) HM
116 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — Cyrus Stevens Avery
On Old U.S. 66 at Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 66.
Cyrus Stevens Avery was elected Tulsa County Commissioner in 1913. The following year, he helped organize the Albert Pike Highway Association and was President for nine years during which the Association developed Highway 64 from Colorado Springs, . . . Map (db m172089) HM
117 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — Mary Veasey LeechIn Honor of
On 18th Street at Cheyenne Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 18th Street.
In 1913, when Mary Veasey Leech was eight years old, she moved into the house across from the Council Oak Tree. Her father, James Alexander Veasey, taught young Mary about respect for our history and for all people. The pair ensured that the . . . Map (db m68047) HM
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118 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — Not Just a Ball GamePokkecetv Atekose Tokot Omes — Sculpted by Sandra Van Zandt —
On 18th Street at Cheyenne Avenue, on the left when traveling west on 18th Street.
Pokkecetv mahoke tomes momes tomisen matekoset tokot omes. Nake acaket ontomen safvcket omhoyatet tomes. Epofvnkv emaye sarakecat omhoyates. Pokkape waret huerihocvt acayecet omhoyate tomes. Honvntaket momen hoktaket etemafvckake tomes. . . . Map (db m68050) HM
119 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Riverview — The Bridge Builder
On Old U.S. 66 at Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 66.
On February 19, 1946, the Tulsa World published a picture of Cyrus Avery holding a plaque on which the following poem was inscribed. The original plaque was mounted on the upstream rail of the bridge but is rumored to have been removed during World . . . Map (db m172090) HM
120 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Southern Plaza — Tulsa Oklahoma World War Memorial
Near East 51st Street South at South 90th Avenue East, on the left when traveling west.
In memory of the illustrious men of Tulsa County who gave their lives for their country in the World War 1917-1918 Here is no rank or situation -- no high or low estate, the famous and the lowly are not famous or lowly here. Every . . . Map (db m90794) WM
121 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — 3 — Auto Dealerships — Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
On East 11th Street (U.S. 66) near South Urbana Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Automobile dealerships required ample space for displaying, testing, and repairing vehicles. The sparsely developed land along this stretch of Route 66, more than three miles east of downtown Tulsa, met that requirement. Automobile . . . Map (db m200176) HM
122 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — Confederate Memorial
Near East Admiral Place.
. . . Map (db m171702) WM
123 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — Expo SquareRoute 66 Tulsa
On South Yale Avenue at East 11th Street (Old U.S. 66), on the left when traveling north on South Yale Avenue.
Tulsa was once known as "The Oil Capital of the World". The flow of revenue from the oil fields created great commerce for Tulsa resulting in a vibrant central business district with ornate Art Deco style buildings and numerous individual acts of . . . Map (db m171447) HM
124 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — In Recognition of Elizabeth Russell Sullivan
Near East Admiral Place.
(first memorial:) In recognition of Elizabeth Russell Sullivan (Mrs. T.I.) United Daughters of the Confederacy Oklahoma Division President 1938-1940 Gen. Clement A. Evans Chapter #1204 President 1935-1937 and . . . Map (db m171699) WM
125 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — Pearls Along the Route 66 HighwayRoute 66 Tulsa
On South Yale Avenue at East 11th Street (Old U.S. 66), on the left when traveling north on South Yale Avenue.
For various reasons through the years, "pearls" along the national Route 66 highway were lost. Tulsa wishes to share with you examples of remaining nearby pearls on East 11th Street. The former Hawk Dairy is located at 2415 East 11th Street. By . . . Map (db m171448) HM
126 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — The American MilkmanRoute 66 Tulsa
On South Yale Avenue at East 11th Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north on South Yale Avenue.
If you were born after 1960, chances are you don't remember the milkman. Several generations ago, however, home milk delivery by the milkman driving a refrigerated truck was an integral part of the American morning landscape. After World War . . . Map (db m171458) HM
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127 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — The Era of World War IIRoute 66 Tulsa
On South Yale Avenue at East 11th Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north on South Yale Avenue.
When the United States entered World War II, Route 66 was a strategic transportation corridor that avoided the mountains and colder climates of the north. The Chicago-to-Los Angeles paved highway created a reliable means for transporting raw . . . Map (db m171457) HM
128 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — The Fabric of a CommunityRoute 66 Tulsa
On South Yale Avenue at East 11th Street (Old U.S. 66), on the left when traveling north on South Yale Avenue.
By 1917, the area surrounding this intersection was being developed for its natural resources: coal and oil. Coalmining and oil wells survived until the 1930s when the area developed as a primarily residential and commercial community. One . . . Map (db m171449) HM
129 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — The Golden Drumstick RestaurantRoute 66 Tulsa
On South Yale Avenue at East 11th Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north on South Yale Avenue.
Opening in 1948 on the northeast corner of this intersection, the Golden Drumstick was a much loved comfort food restaurant specializing in fried chicken served with mashed potatoes, rolls, butter and honey. For two decades the "Drumstick," as it . . . Map (db m171452) HM
130 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — White City Historic District NeighborhoodRoute 66 Tulsa
On South Yale Avenue at East 11th Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north on South Yale Avenue.
Northeast of this corner is one of Tulsa's early neighborhoods. Originally a Creek Indian allotment, the land was acquired by Glenn T. Braden in 1912. The former east coast Standard Oil Company leader had come to Oklahoma to develop the state's . . . Map (db m171454) HM
131 Oklahoma, Tulsa County, Tulsa, Turner Park — 4 — Wolf Robe Hunt's Indian Trading Post3311 E. 11th Street — Tulsa's Historic Route 66 —
On East 11th Street at South Indianapolis Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East 11th Street.
The Browsery building was constructed c. 1937 as a block of three buildings which hosted many businesses throughout the decades. Its most famous resident, Wayne Henry "Wolf Robe'" Hunt, ran an Indian Trading Post and offered all manner . . . Map (db m142258) HM

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