Author: theactivehistorian

• Historic Markers in Oklahoma Oklahoma Things

  Old Mail Route: Catoosa, OK

  

  Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for an old mail route in present-day Catoosa, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription “About ½ mile S-W is the site of Fort Spunky, a relay station on the Old Star Mail between…

  September 9, 2025
• Historic Markers in Oklahoma Oklahoma Things

  Oklahoma’s Oil Pioneers: OKC

  

  Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for Oklahoma’s Oil Pioneers at the Oklahoma History Center Museum in Oklahoma City. Let’s get started! Historic Marker Transcription Oklahoma’s Oil Pioneers “Oklahoma’s rise to prominence as a leading producer of oil, natural gas…

  September 8, 2025
• Historic Markers in Oklahoma Oklahoma Things

  Delmar Garden: OKC

  

  Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the Delmar Garden in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This large amusement park was modeled after one built in St. Louis. Let’s get started! The postcard below shows the Delmar Garden amusement park located in…

  September 3, 2025
• Historic Markers in Oklahoma Oklahoma Things

  Columns from the Historic Lee-Huckins Hotel: OKC

  

  Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you a set of three columns from the historic Lee-Huckins Hotel. I stumbled across the columns at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds in Oklahoma City, saw the plaque, and knew I wanted to know more. I did some…

  September 2, 2025