Monogrammed Brick Stories
Brick: Wilson, Charlie
Contributed by Jessie (son of Charlie) and Hilda Wilson
Charlie Austin Wilson (1905–1994) was born in Beckham Co., Oklahoma, to Benjamin and Sally Wilson, who homesteaded when Oklahoma was Indian Territory. Charlie and his family, which included 3three siblings, lived in a half dugout until a house could be built. Their living was made by raising cotton, broomcorn for making brooms, and harvesting honey from raising bees. These brooms and also honey were sold in Elk City. The broom-making machine is now in the Museum in Elk City on Old Route 66.
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In 2012 the Oklahoma Historical Society invited those who purchased one of the monogrammed bricks paving the Red River Journey at the Oklahoma History Center to share about the person or group their brick honors. Below is a list of those who submitted stories and the message shown on their brick. Use the links below to read the contributed story.
This project was made possible by a generous donation from Catherine B. Wootten.
