Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started!
Historic Marker Transcription
Central State College
“Two blocks N.E established by First Legislative Assembly on Dec. 24, 1890, as first Normal School in Oklahoma Ter. Opened Nov. 9, 1891. Richard Thatcher, 1st President. “The Edmond Sun.” 1st issue July 18, 1889, leading paper for Territory town and school.”
Visit the Historic Marker
You’ll find this historic marker at the intersection of South Boulevard and 2nd Street. It’s in the median on South Boulevard – you can park your car at a nearby business and walk there!
*Today, Central State College is known as the University of Central Oklahoma. It is the third largest university in the state of Oklahoma!
Sources
Historic Marker.
HMDB Website.
The Active Historian 
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