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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KFI_oil-in-the-osage-indian-nation-and-the-million-dollar-elm_Pawhuska-OK.html
Symbolic of the impact oil had on the people of the Osage Indian Nation is the so-called "Million Dollar Elm." It was given this name because in its shade millions of dollars worth of Osage oil leases were auctioned. It was planted at this site so…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KFH_friendship-between-the-osage-and-the-occitan-of-montauban_Pawhuska-OK.html
In November 1829, three Osages arrived in Montauban, the Occitan Region of France. Little Chief, Big Soldier and Hawk Woman crossed the Old Bridge, received help from Bishop Dubourg, and with the generosity of the people of Montauban they were abl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JG2_change-of-seasons_Pawhuska-OK.html
Donated by William and Joffa Kerr
November 2009
Upon the 20th Anniversary of the
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
In honor of the
Founding Board of Directors
Oklahoma Chapter of
The Nature Conservancy
For their visionary conservation leadershi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JE6_an-answer-to-prayer_Pawhuska-OK.html
Stephen Easley, a native of Pawhuska, and his wife Debra noticed the unique architectural design of the Whiting apartment buildings and said a simple prayer. The Whiting Apartments had much character and lots of potential, but were in a dilapidate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JE5_restoring-the-whiting-apartments_Pawhuska-OK.html
The Easleys have taken much pleasure in restoring the Whiting Apartments. Most all of the restoration has been done by the Easleys themselves, although they do not wish to ignore the many handy men who have helped. Stephen and his wife Debra, who …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JE4_million-dollar-elm_Pawhuska-OK.html
The Osage Tribe of Indians held the first public auction sale for oil leases on Osage Reservation tracts November 11, 1912. Early sales were held under this elm tree. Bidders sat on bleachers around the tree and the auctioneer, Colonel E. Walters,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JE3_first-boy-scout-troop-in-america_Pawhuska-OK.html
Organized by Rev. John Mitchell May 1909
Rev. Mitchell · W. B. Johnson · J. L. Johnson · J. C. Ferguson · J. Hutchings · D. F. Millard · L. Copeland · R. A. McGuire · J. S. M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JE2_veterans-memorial_Pawhuska-OK.html
In Memory
of All
Veterans
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JDZ_vernon-whiting_Pawhuska-OK.html
Vernon Whiting, builder of the "Historical Whiting Apartments" in the 1920's, was born in 1870 in Ogdensburg, New York. His family later moved to Seward, Nebraska. Vernon graduated high school there in Seward, then took a business course at Lillib…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JDX_osage-in-the-enemy-camp_Pawhuska-OK.html
Seeking to attain his tribe's highest
war honor by touching his enemy.
By Pawhuska Sculptor
John D. Free Sr.