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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X2Y_perryman-cemetery-historical_Tulsa-OK.html
In 1849, Lewis Perryman, one of the most prominent ranchers and traders in the Creek Nation, built a ranch complex on Crow Creek in the southwest corner of what is now Zink Park. After the Civil War, the ranch was operated by Lewis' son, Georg…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X2X_tulsas-first-post-office-historical_Tulsa-OK.html
522 feet north of this point on March 25, 1879 was established Tulsa's first post office. Known at that time as "Tulsey Town" Creek Nation, Indian Territory, Josiah C. Perryman Post-Master.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W92_the-bridge-that-saved-tulsa-historical_Tulsa-OK.html
The first wagon bridge over the Arkansas River crossed the river very near the present day Eleventh Street bridge. The Bridge That Saved Tulsa Because bonds could not be issued in Tulsa's village days, many despaired of bridging the Arkansas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W6V_the-university-of-oklahoma-schusterman-learning-center-historical_Tulsa-OK.html
FrontThe University of Oklahoma Schusterman Learning Center was completed in 2008 and was made possible by the State Higher Education Bond Issue and a generous gift from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. Additional major gifts we…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W6U_david-l-boren-boulevard-historical_Tulsa-OK.html
FrontThis boulevard was named in honor of David L. Boren, the 13th President of the University of Oklahoma by the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents to mark the 10th anniversary of his presidency. Prior to becoming President of the Univers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W69_will-rogers-highway-historical_Texola-OK.html
June 26, 1952, on this location, Route 66 was rededicated as the Will Rogers Highway. This was one of the many ceremonies that took place on the state lines of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California as well as Oklahoma,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VRY_fort-wayne-historical_Jay-OK.html
Established in autumn 1839 by Lt. Col. R.B. Mason and 1st Dragoons, U.S. Army, and named in honor of Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Abandoned on May 15, 1842. Here in July 1861 Col. Stand Watie established a Confederate army post and organize…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VJN_the-university-of-tulsa-historical_Tulsa-OK.html
Two blocks north is the University of Tulsa. The institution was founded as Henry Kendall College at Muskogee, Indian Territory, in 1894, under the sponsorship of the Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church. In 1907 the college was moved to T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V2E_chief-ten-bears-historical_Lawton-OK.html
An advocate of peace and known for his eloquent words, Chief Ten Bears worked to negotiate harmony between the United States Government and his Comanche people. Tribal members held him in high regard and often chose him as their representative at …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TJU_braman-braman-business-leaders-1898-1930-historical_Braman-OK.html
Front Braman When the Santa Fe Railroad was extended from Hunnewell, Kansas to Tonkawa, a railroad promoter named J.W. Whistler chose the midway point as a good location for a town. With B.J. Templeton he bought the 160-acre Sam Garrison far…
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