This building was constructed in 1900 by the Anheuser Busch Brewing Association of St. Louis, Missouri. In 1922, the building was restored similar to its original appearance by Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
Kingfisher, OK Historic BuildingsFrom the start the settlers of Oklahoma made provisions for eduction. The proceeds form sections six and thirty-six of each township were reserved for schools. There were country schools every three miles with names like Pleasant Valley, Good Hope, or in this case Gant.
Kingfisher, OK Historic SchoolhousesThis was the United States Land Office site for filing claims at the opening of "Old Oklahoma," April 22, 1889, and also at the opening of the Cheyenne and Arapaho lands on April 19, 1892. J.C. Roberts was the first Register, and J.V. Admire, the first Receiver.
Kingfisher, OK Historic BuildingsD.F. Doak and his brother, Walter, opened the Bank of Kingfisher in a tent on April 22, 1889 - the day of the land run. It stood on the corner of Main and Admire near the center of Kingfisher. Almost immediately, the Doaks built a 20' by 32'
Kingfisher, OK MuseumsFishing has always been the great part of the old west. It is truly every cowboy and cowgirl's leisure hobby. The many farm ...
This is just to remind you that fishing reports are given with the best intentions to help you catch fish. And do remember fi...
In the 1920s, Lew Wentz was the owner of the largest one-man oil company in the world. but to many Ponca City children, he wa...
Boiling Springs State Park offers three trails for the enthusiast. The Burma Road Trail, approximately 11/2 miles long, is us...