Historical Marker Program

Woody Guthrie

Okfuskee County
Location: on West Broadway Street in Okemah
Coordinates: 35.431312, -96.304030
Material: Other (Brick with bronze plaque)
Sponsor(s): Friends of Libraries U.S.A./Grammy Museum
Topics: Arts; Early Statehood, 1907–1941; Folklore/Folklife; Industrial Period, 1941–1982; Social/Culture

There are two historical markers commemorating the birthplace and hometown of Woody Guthrie at this site. Woody Guthrie was born in Okemah on July 14, 1912. A renowned folk singer and writer, Guthrie penned This Land is Your Land and numerous other songs, poems, and books. Guthrie's music inspired subsequent generations of musicians of every genre. There is another marker on site dedicating the park in memory of Dale Wolfe and Lawrence Powers.