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Classen’s Grove: Edmond, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for Classen’s Grove in Edmond, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Classen’s Grove “This park was once a part of an area known as “Classen’s Grove” – a fruit orchard and social gathering…
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McLoud Historical Society Museum: McLoud, OK
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you around the McLoud Historical Society. Let’s get started! McLoud History The town of McLoud was established on June 21, 1895. John W. McLoud was a railroad attorney for the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway and the man…
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First Tornado Forecast Issued: Midwest City, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the first Tornado Watch ever issued. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription “This memorial is dedicated to the first operational tornado forecast issued in March 25, 1948, by Major Ernest J. Fawbush and…
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Historical Markers at the OU Health Sciences Campus: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic markers at the University of Oklahoma’s Health Sciences Campus in Oklahoma City. I enjoyed walking around the campus and learning about the history of healthcare education in Oklahoma. In this blog post, you will find…
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