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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H7R_chahta-tamaha_Bokchito-OK.html
Armstrong Academy, established by Choctaw Nation and named for Wm. Armstrong, Indian Agt., was opened in 1845. Rev. R.D. Potts, Supt., under Baptist Miss. Soc. Post Office established Nov., 1850. Confederate Capitol during Civil War. Choctaw Capi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H7P_chickasaw-trail-of-tears_Durant-OK.html
During the late 1830s and early 1840s, Chickasaw Indians removed by the United States Government from Alabama and Mississippi passed near here on their way to a new home in present-day south-central Oklahoma. In 1837 alone, and estimated 6,000 Ch…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1H7O_general-douglas-hancock-cooper_Durant-OK.html
"Kind and sympathetic by nature, generous to a fault, he was an honest man of noble impulses, and born and bred a gentleman." These were the words of a contemporary of General Douglas Hancock Cooper, C.S.A.
Cooper was appointed U.S. Agent to the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6T_w-o-w-building_Caddo-OK.html
Built by Woodmen of the World, this site has served businesses as well as Caddo schools as a classroom. One of its most famous occupants was John L. "Judge" Boland, opening a law office in 1910. He served as city attorney and a civic leader until …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6S_cowboy-pink-williams_Caddo-OK.html
Lieutenant Governor 1955-1959State Treasurer 1963-1967
Born: April 9, 1892 at Newberry, SCDied: April 1, 1976 at Caddo, OK
Building erected: 1900
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6R_craigheads-5-10-store_Caddo-OK.html
In 1955 the Craighead family purchased this store which for over four decades has served and intrigued children as well as adults:
Partial records show previous owners as:E. F. Nichols - original site - 1905Boone Styron Dry Goods - circa. 1917E…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6Q_ben-siegel-building_Caddo-OK.html
Ben Siegel at age 14 came to America from Lithuania. He established a business in Caddo, Indian Territory in 1895. One of Bryan County's first merchants, he was an important part of the early trade area.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E6D_hancock-building_Caddo-OK.html
John S. Hancock and his young son Clement Allen Hancock followed the MKT Railroad to Caddo in 1872. They established a business at this location and became two of Caddo's founding businessmen and community leaders.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZIF_fort-washita_Durant-OK.html
Site selected and named 1842, by Gen. Zachary Taylor, lster Pres. of U.S. Fort established 1842 by 2nd Dragoons, occupied by several rifle, infantry, cavalry, and artillery companies. Built to protect the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians from the Pla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR96_nails-crossing_Caddo-OK.html
Butterfield Overland Mailsite ofNail's CrossingHere was located a stage stand of the Butterfield Overland Mail route, under act of Congress, March 3, 1857. First mail service arrived here in September 1858, enroute to San Francisco, service contin…