Numerous western events take place in this WPA-era stone building and arena, named for "Mr. Ardmore," Hardy Murphy, a horseman who performed with his palomino, Old Buck, throughout the U.S and Europe.
The Hardy Murphy Coliseum is a multi-use facility offering a 25,000 square foot arena and several exhibit halls. It hosts a variety of events from rodeos and horse shows to fairs and family reunions.
For event information, call the Hardy Murphy Coliseum.
The Seth Thomas Clock in the dome of the Carter County Courthouse was installed in 1928. There is a dial on each side of the dome-- north, south, east and west. The metal plate on the front says the clock is #2677 and dated May 5, 1928. The clock as been stopped since 1988 or 1989. In April 1988
Ardmore, OK Historic CourthousesHoused in a native-stone building constructed during Roosevelt's WPA days, the museum traces the heritage of settlers who carved out a living in early day Indian Territory to those living in the 1930s. Featured is an 1892 Cabin inside the museum.
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