Historical Markers and War Memorials in Oologah, Oklahoma

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Oologah, Oklahoma

1 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Clement Vann Rogers — 11 January 1839 - 28 October 1911 — An Oklahoma Centennial Project —

Born in the Going Snake District, Cherokee Nation, Clem was the only son of Sallie Vann and Robert Rogers, Jr. He was educated in the Cherokee Nation. He married Mary America Schrimsher, also part Cherokee, in 1858. He later served in the . . . — — Map (db m111454) HM

2 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Daugherty Pathway —

Will Rogers inspired brothers Philip E. & Fred A. Daugherty who paved bold pathways for Oklahoma progress. Fred won distinction as a leading federal judge and a general, Philip was a principled and renowned Oklahoma City attorney. Daugherty . . . — — Map (db m111455) HM

3 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Mart Reed General Store Building — Historic Downtown Oologah Corner Lot —

Believed to be the oldest commercial building in downtown Oologah circa 1890 Donated by Claude & Doris Worden Armbrister ———————————— Cooweescoowee Ave. & Maple . . . — — Map (db m111458) HM

4 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Oklahoma Centennial Bench —

The centennial bench is made of steel, like the people who have made Oklahoma what it is today. The bench is 100 inches long and there will b[e] 100 of them produced. Each bench will come with a certificate of origin and number of each bench. The . . . — — Map (db m111465) HM

5 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Oolagah's First Public Tribute to Will Rogers — A Miniature Replica of his Birthplace —

The original model of the miniature house was built in 1928 by Zennie Taylor (1890-1969) as a school project for the Tulsa State Fair. By 1930 he had constructed a permanent replica which was dedicated at a special "WILL ROGERS DAY" . . . — — Map (db m111435) HM

6 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — The Cherokee Kid — A Monument to Will Rogers —

William Penn Adair Rogers was born Nov. 4, 1879 at the family ranch northeast of Oologah. He died on Aug. 15, 1935 near Point Barrow, Alaska Sculpted by Sandra Van Zandt Commissioned by the Oolagah [sic] Historical Society Unveiled . . . — — Map (db m111461) HM

7 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — Veterans Memorial —

In remembrance of all who answered when their country called Dedicated 11-16-1991 — — Map (db m111459) WM

8 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — A12 — Will Rogers Airport —

This airport dedicated July 14th, 1931, by Will Rogers, Wiley Post and Harold Gatty following the famous Around the World flight. Is under the supervision and maintenance of the United States Department of Commerce and is on the Amarillo-St. Louis . . . — — Map (db m111445) HM

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9 ► Oklahoma, Rogers County, Oologah — K5 — Will Rogers Birthplace —

Two miles east is the birthplace of Will Rogers, the Oklahoma cowboy, who by the way of Broadway, Hollywood and the public press won his way to the hearts of the American people. He used the land, water and air as highways for spreading, "peace on . . . — — Map (db m111411) HM

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