National Register of Historic Places listings in Coal County, Oklahoma facts for kids
Welcome to Coal County, Oklahoma! This page lists special places in Coal County that are on the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, bridges, and other sites that tell us about America's past.
These places are chosen because they are historically important. They might be very old, have a unique design, or be linked to famous people or events. By putting them on this list, we help protect them so future generations can learn from them too.
In Coal County, there are 5 amazing places on this list. You can see where they are on a map if their location details are included below.
Historic Places in Coal County
| Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coalgate School Gymnasium-Auditorium |
(#88001382) |
Fox and Frey Sts. 34°32′01″N 96°13′13″W / 34.533611°N 96.220278°W |
Coalgate | This building was once the gym and auditorium for the Coalgate School. It was added to the list in 1988. | |
| 2 | Keel Creek Bridge |
(#07000257) |
State Highway 31 over Keel Creek 34°36′34″N 96°08′42″W / 34.609444°N 96.145°W |
Coalgate | This historic bridge crosses Keel Creek on State Highway 31. It was recognized in 2007. | |
| 3 | Merchants National Bank Building |
(#06001112) |
Southwestern corner of Main and Railway Sts. 34°27′50″N 96°13′29″W / 34.463889°N 96.224722°W |
Lehigh | The Merchants National Bank Building is an old bank found in Lehigh. It joined the list in 2006. | |
| 4 | Benjamin Franklin Smallwood House |
(#82003676) |
West of Lehigh 34°27′44″N 96°16′33″W / 34.462222°N 96.275833°W |
Lehigh | This is the historic home of Benjamin Franklin Smallwood, located west of Lehigh. It was added in 1982. | |
| 5 | United States Post Office Coalgate |
(#09000214) |
38 N. Main St. 34°32′19″N 96°13′06″W / 34.538611°N 96.218333°W |
Coalgate | This building served as the United States Post Office in Coalgate. It became a historic site in 2009. |
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