Category: Oklahoma Things
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Birthplace of the Reflection Seismograph: OKC
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker at the Belle Isle Library in Oklahoma for the Birthplace of the Reflection Seismograph. I didn’t know this marker existed until I stumbled across it on a list. I learned something new after visiting…
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Oklahoma City Oil Field: OKC
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historical marker for the Oklahoma City Oil Field on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds in OKC. Let’s get started! Historical Marker Here’s the transcription of the historical marker: Oklahoma City Oil Field “Oklahoma City oil and…
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Edmond Station Historic Marker: Edmond, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the Edmond Station that was located in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). Let’s get started! Historical marker transcription: Edmond Station, Indian Territory “The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad gave birth to Edmond, Oklahoma…
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Blue Whale of Catoosa: Catoosa, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the Blue Whale located in Catoosa, Oklahoma. Let’s get started! History of the Blue Whale The above photo of the marker reads, “The following excerpt was written by Hugh’s daughter, Dee Dee (Davis) Belt, for the Catoosa…
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