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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JWP_treece-kansas-historical_Columbus-OK.html
The City of Treece, located ½ mile west of Hwy. 69 was founded on February 26, 1918 as a result of mining operations in the early 20th century. During prime mining industry production; Treece, neighboring Picher, Oklahoma and several other sm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JUL_steve-cassie-gaines_Miami-OK.html
Miamians Steve and Cassie Gaines were musicians and singers for the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Cassie was an original member of the "Honkettes", the female back-up singers for the band. She helped get her brother, Steve, an audition. Stev…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JUJ_moscelyne-larkin_Miami-OK.html
Moscelyne Larkin, a Native American, began her dancing career as a small child on the Coleman stage. At the age of fifteen she joined the Original Ballet Russe as a soloist and then a ballerina, touring throughout the world. She and her husband Ro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JUI_charles-banks-wilson_Miami-OK.html
A renowned artist and teacher, Charles Banks Wilson, began his career as a teenager making posters for the Coleman Theatre shows, where he sketched his now famous painting of Will Rogers live on stage. He became head of the Art Department at North…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JUH_steve-owens_Miami-OK.html
Top football star, Steve Owens, had a record of 4,000 yards rushing at Miami High School. He went on to star at the University of Oklahoma. At OU he received numerous honors and awards, culminating in the prestigious Heisman Trophy in 1969. Owens …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JUF_david-froman_Miami-OK.html
David Froman discovered his love of theater while simultaneously earning a master's degree from Pittsburg State University. He later received his doctorate from Kansas University and moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. He was soon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JDQ_historic-route-66-ribbon-road-sidewalk-highway_Miami-OK.html
Completed in 1922 as Federal Highway Project No. 8. Running 15.46 miles from Miami to Afton. The only remaining 9' section of original pavement on the old Route 66 system, taken out of service in 1937. A National Register of Historic Places Site.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JDB_eagle-d-x-service-station_Afton-OK.html
Opened in the 1930's, the Eagle Service Station served Route 66 travelers for nearly 60 years.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JCN_hadley-building_Miami-OK.html
This building, commonly known as the Hadley Building, was constructed in 1904 within Indian Territory, the same year that the Wright Brothers successfully flew an airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina and three years prior to Oklahoma's admission…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JCM_miami-trust-and-savings-bank-clock_Miami-OK.html
The Clock hanging above this plaque was manufactured by the O. B. McClintock Co. of Minneapolis. It was brought to Miami by the Miami Trust and Savings Bank in 1917. For 59 consecutive years, it hung from the corner of the Professional Building at…