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Watonga, Oklahoma

  • Armory Building

    Armory BuildingThe Armory Building was built in 1936 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....
    Armory Building

  • Rose Building - 1911

    Rose Building - 1911Mr. Rose built a two-story brick building in 1911. He owned and operated a hardware store on the ground level. The upstairs had several interesting businesses including a pool hall, photograph studio ...
    Rose Building - 1911

  • Hooper Drug Store - 1906

    Hooper Drug Store - 1906At the corner of Main & Noble you will find Stewart Real Estate and H & R Block. It hasn't always been that way. In 1906 this two-story building was known as the Hooper Drug Store. Residents of the co...
    Hooper Drug Store - 1906

  • Temptations

    TemptationsWhile you are strolling the streets and enjoying history you may like to stop by Temptations and see what is in store for you. In 1986 new owners purchased the building and wanted to stay within the e...
    Temptations

  • Barbara's - 1892

    Barbara's - 1892The first owner purchased this building from the US Government in 1892. According to a local historian the owner accumulated a lot of property in and around Watonga. This property has been under the s...
    Barbara's - 1892

  • Watonga Floral and Antique Mall - 1892

    Watonga Floral and Antique Mall - 1892Built before the turn of the century this building was purchased in 1892. In 1917 it became a clothing store and remained a clothing store until 1970. It then became a well-known drug store. The same ...
    Watonga Floral and Antique Mall - 1892

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Watonga Cheese Factory - Retail Outlet

Watonga Cheese has a new facility in a new town but prides itself in its 70-year tradition to produce rich, handmade cheddar cheese full of flavor. Now located in Perryton, TX we continue to use the original equipment and recipe that makes our factory stand out from the rest!

Watonga, OK Venue Attractions

T. B. Ferguson Mansion Museum

The Ferguson Mansion was built in 1907 and is open for tours of its period furnishings and historic memorabilia. T.B. Ferguson, appointed Oklahoma's sixth territorial governor by President Theodore Roosevelt, is best remembered for his efforts to turn Oklahoma Territory into Oklahoma the State. <

Watonga, OK Museums

Noble House

The current Noble House structure was built in 1912 by Abe Bills, and replaced an old landmark wooden rooming house. The lower level of the new building housed a residence and a barber shop for Mr. Bills, his wife and daughter. The upstairs portion served as a rooming house. Abe Bills'

Watonga, OK Famous Homes

Ferguson Chapel

Reverend G.V. Albertson joined the great race into what is now Blaine County and staked a lot for the Presbyterian Church in Watonga. In December of 1901 eleven members met to organize a Presbyterian Church. The cost to build the church was $1,387.99. Wages were paid to workers on the church were $2

Watonga, OK Historic Churches

Temptations

While you are strolling the streets and enjoying history you may like to stop by Temptations and see what is in store for you. In 1986 new owners purchased the building and wanted to stay within the era of our prairie architect. They did just that. They uncovered a ghost sign on the wall. It reads:

Watonga, OK Historic Buildings

Things to do near Watonga, OK

Senior Citizen Dances

Held the third Saturday of every month, the public is invited to attend these fun dances geared towards senior citizens....

Roll One-Room School

Northwestern Oklahoma State Museum

Alabaster Caverns Camping

Open year round, Alabaster Caverns State Park offers 22 beautiful campsites for the RVer and Tenter in two campgrounds with a...

Marland Estate Mansion