Historical Marker Program

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Bernard de La Harpe 1719

Latimer County
Location: on US-270, five miles east of Hartshorne
Material: Aluminum
Topics: American Indians; Empire Period, 1541–1803

The French explorer Bernard de La Harpe came north from Louisiana seeking trade with the Wichita Indians. He camped three miles east of Hartshorne on August 25, 1719, on his way north to the Canadian River and Wichita villages.

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CCC-Robbers Cave State Park

Latimer County
Location: in Robbers Cave State Park
Topics: Early Statehood, 1907–1941; Government; Recreational/Service; Social/Cultural; Water

Members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed Robbers Cave State Park in the 1930s on land donated by State Representative Carlton Weaver, who is buried in the main park circle. Carlton Lake is named for him.

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Edwards Store

Latimer County
Location: seven miles northeast of Red Oak
Topics: Government; Indian and Frontier Trade; Mass Communication; Transportation; Westward Expansion, 1803–1861

In 1857, Congress created the Butterfield Overland Mail Route to carry mail and passengers between St. Louis, Missouri, and Memphis, Tennessee, and points west. It was the first real transcontinental link between the Atlantic states and the Pacific Coast of the United States. There were twelve stations along a 197-mile route in Oklahoma, including Edwards Store, the log home of Thomas Edwards. The first Red Oak post office was opened here on March 11, 1868, with Edwards as postmaster.

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Holloway’s Station

Latimer County
Location: three miles northeast of Red Oak
Material: Granite
Topics: Indian and Frontier Trade; Mass Communication; Territorial Period, 1861–1907

Holloway's Station was a stage stand along the Butterfield Overland Mail Route at the "Narrows." See Edwards Store.

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Kiamichi Baptist Assembly

Latimer County
Location: three miles north of Talihina at campground (OBHC)
Topics: Industrial Period, 1841–1892; Recreational/Service; Religion/Philosophy

The Kiamichi Baptist Assembly campground was established in July 1941.

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Mountain Station

Latimer County
Location: about thirteen miles southwest of Wilburton, Latimer County, at top of Blue Mountain on the county road, west side from gate to Mountain Station Cemetery
Topics: American Indians; Government; Mass Communication; Transportation; Westward Expansion, 1803–1861

Old Ft. Smith-Boggy Depot Road. A stage stand for changing horses and a toll road over this mountain pass were established here in 1866 under Choctaw law. This road was the Butterfield Overland Mail route in 1858–61.

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Pusley’s Station

Latimer County
Location: southwest of Higgins
Topics: Government; Mass Communication; Transportation; Westward Expansion, 1803–1861

Pusley's Station was a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route south of Gaines Creek. See Edwards Store.

Note: This marker was reported missing.

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Riddle’s Station

Latimer County
Location: on county road at Old Riddle Cemetery
Topics: Government; Mass Communication; Transportation; Westward Expansion, 1803–1861

Riddle's Station was a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route east of Wilburton at the community of Lutie. See Edwards Store.

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Trahern’s Station

Latimer County
Location: at Latham, eight miles west of Shady Point
Material: Granite
Topics: Government; Mass Communication; Transportation; Westward Expansion, 1803–1861

Trahern's Station was a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route west of Shady Point at the community of Latham. See Edwards Store.

Note: This marker was reported missing.