Category: Historic Markers in Oklahoma
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C.G. Jones Statue: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the newest statue at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds. Let’s get started! Who was CG Jones? Charles Gasham “Gristmill” Jones was an influential figure in early Oklahoma history. He was born in Greenup, Illinois on November 3,…
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Rock Island Plow Building: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to tell you about the historic Rock Island Plow Building in Oklahoma City. This post was inspired after seeing the historic marker pictured below when I was out walking down the sidewalks in OKC. Let’s get started! History The Rock…
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Wells Fargo & Co. Livery Stable: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic Wells Fargo Livery Stable in Oklahoma City because it is thought to be the oldest building still standing in Bricktown. Let’s get started! History By the early 1900s, Oklahoma City was becoming a successful city…
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Oklahoma Publishing Company: OKC
Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to tell you about the Oklahoma Publishing Company Building originally built as The Oklahoman building. Let’s get started! History E.K. Gaylord, Ray M. Dickinson, and Roy M. McClintock established Oklahoma Publishing Co. (OPUBCO) in 1903 in Oklahoma City. They paid…
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