National Register Listings in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
1210-1212-1214 North Hudson Historic District
American Legion Hut
Arcadia Round Barn
Arcadia Route 66 Roadbed
Automobile Alley Historic District
Avery Building
Bourne Dairy
Braniff Building
Brockway Community Center
Buttram, Frank and Merle, House and Grounds
Cain's Coffee Building
Calvary Baptist Church
Capitol Hill Commercial Historic District
Capitol Hill General Hospital
Capitol-Lincoln Terrace Historic District
Carey Place Historic District
Cartmill Farm House
Case, J. I., Plow Works Building
Central High School
Citizens Bank Tower
Citizens State Bank
Citizens State Bank
Colcord Building
Cotton-Exchange Building
Crown Heights Historic District
Czech Hall of Oklahoma City-Lodge Laska
Douglass High School, Old,
Dunbar Elementary School
Edgemere Park Historic District
Edmond Armory
Edwards Heights Historic District
Edwards Historic District
Edwards, Walter J. and Frances W., House
Elks Lodge Building
Elks Victory Lodge-Ruby's Grill Building
Engels' Dry Goods Store
Fairchild Winery
Fairview Community Center
Farmers Public Market
Fidelity National Building
Film Exchange Historic District
First Christian Church
First Christian Church Historic District
First Church of Christ, Scientist
First National Bank and Trust Company Building
Gatewood East Historic District
Gatewood West Historic District
Goodholm House
Gower Cemetery
Hales, W. T., House
Harbour-Longmire Building
Harding Junior High School
Harmony School
Harn House
Haywood Building
Heierding Building
Heritage Hills East Historic District
Heritage Hills Historic and Architectural District
Hightower Building
Hopewell Baptist Church
India Temple Shrine Building
Iroquois Apartments
Jefferson Park Historic District
Jewel Theater
Jones, Charles G., Farmstead
Kaiser's Ice Cream Parlour
Kelley Club
Kingman-Moore Building
Kivlehen House
Lake Overholser Bridge
Lake Overholser Dam
Lincoln Park Bathhouse
Lincoln Plaza Historic District
Lincoln Terrace East Historic District
Littlepage Building
Luster, Melvin F., House
Lyons, Sidney and Mary, House and Commercial Historic District
Mager Mortgage Company Building
Magnolia Petroleum Building
Main Public Library
Main Street Arcade
Maney Historic District
Mayfair, The
McClean House
Medical Arts Building
Merchants Transfer and Storage
Mesta Park
Mid-Continent Life Building
Mideke Supply Building
Milk Bottle Grocery
Miller's Boulevard Historic District
Miller-Jackson Building
Municipal Auditorium
Mutual Savings and Loan Association Building
Norton-Johnson Buick Company
Oklahoma City Discovery Well
Oklahoma City Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
Oklahoma City Municipal Building
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Oklahoma City Schools Administration Building
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma County Courthouse
Oklahoma County Home for Girls
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company Building
Oklahoma Hardware Building
Oklahoma Historical Society Building
Oklahoma National Guard Armory
Oklahoma Publishing Company Building
Oklahoma State Capitol
Old North Tower, Central State College
Osler Building
Overholser House
Paseo Neighborhood Historic District
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Pioneer Building
Pioneer Telephone Company Warehouse and Garage
Plaza Court
Pollock, Donald, House
Post Office, Courthouse, and Federal Office Building
Putnam Heights Historic Preservation District
Richardson, Edward, Building
"Ringing the Wild Horse" Site
Rock Island Plow Building
Santa Fe Depot
Shepherd Historic District
Sherman Machine and Iron Works Building
Sieber Grocery and Apartment Hotel
Sinopoulo, John, House
Skirvin Hotel
Slaughter, Dr. W.H., House
Smith and Kernke Funeral Directors
Spanish Village Historic District
St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral
Stanford Furniture Co. Building
State Highway Department Testing Laboratory
Stockyards City Historic District
Stonegate Elementary School
Taft Junior High School
The "Y" Chapel of Song
Threatt Filling Station
Town House Hotel
Tradesman's National Bank Building
Trinity United Presbyterian Church
Tuton's Drugstore
Union Depot
United Founders Life Tower
Villa Teresa Historic District
Walcourt Building
Weather Service Building
Wells Fargo and Company Livery Stable
Wesley Hospital
Whittier School
Will Rogers Park Gardens and Arboretum
About Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County Timeline
Oklahoma County, located in central Oklahoma, has a rich and vibrant history that dates back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Caddos, Osages, and Wichitas. These tribes relied on the fertile land and abundant wildlife of the area for sustenance and trade.
In the 19th century, Oklahoma County became a part of the Indian Territory, a designated land for Native American tribes that had been forcibly relocated from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States. The arrival of European settlers during the Land Run of 1889 and the subsequent creation of the Oklahoma Territory marked a significant turning point in the history of the county.
During the early 20th century, Oklahoma County experienced rapid growth and development. The discovery of oil in the region during the 1920s led to an economic boom, attracting thousands of people to the area in search of employment opportunities. The county's population increased rapidly, and urbanization became more prevalent. The city of Oklahoma City, which is located within Oklahoma County, emerged as the capital of the state.
Despite the economic prosperity of the 1920s, Oklahoma County, like the rest of the country, was severely affected by the Great Depression. The oil industry suffered, leading to widespread unemployment and financial hardship. However, the county slowly recovered, and in the post-World War II era, it experienced a period of steady growth and modernization.
Today, Oklahoma County continues to be a dynamic and diverse region, both economically and culturally. It is home to a variety of industries, including energy, aerospace, and healthcare. The county also boasts numerous cultural and recreational attractions, such as the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the vibrant Bricktown district, and the Oklahoma City Zoo. As the most populous county in the state, Oklahoma County remains an important center for commerce, education, and entertainment in Oklahoma.
In the 19th century, Oklahoma County became a part of the Indian Territory, a designated land for Native American tribes that had been forcibly relocated from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States. The arrival of European settlers during the Land Run of 1889 and the subsequent creation of the Oklahoma Territory marked a significant turning point in the history of the county.
During the early 20th century, Oklahoma County experienced rapid growth and development. The discovery of oil in the region during the 1920s led to an economic boom, attracting thousands of people to the area in search of employment opportunities. The county's population increased rapidly, and urbanization became more prevalent. The city of Oklahoma City, which is located within Oklahoma County, emerged as the capital of the state.
Despite the economic prosperity of the 1920s, Oklahoma County, like the rest of the country, was severely affected by the Great Depression. The oil industry suffered, leading to widespread unemployment and financial hardship. However, the county slowly recovered, and in the post-World War II era, it experienced a period of steady growth and modernization.
Today, Oklahoma County continues to be a dynamic and diverse region, both economically and culturally. It is home to a variety of industries, including energy, aerospace, and healthcare. The county also boasts numerous cultural and recreational attractions, such as the Oklahoma City National Memorial, the vibrant Bricktown district, and the Oklahoma City Zoo. As the most populous county in the state, Oklahoma County remains an important center for commerce, education, and entertainment in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- 1830s - Oklahoma County originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Plains Apache and Caddo
- 1889 - Land Run of 1889 opens Oklahoma Territory for settlement, prompting the establishment of Oklahoma County
- 1893 - First courthouse constructed in Oklahoma County
- 1904 - Statehood for Oklahoma, making Oklahoma County an official county within the state
- 1930s - During the Great Depression, Oklahoma County experiences economic challenges
- 1950s - Suburban growth and expansion in Oklahoma County
- 1995 - Oklahoma City bombing, a terrorist attack in downtown Oklahoma City, affects the county and the nation
- 2000s - Ongoing development, population growth, and urbanization in Oklahoma County