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National Register of Historic Places listings in Haskell County, Oklahoma facts for kids

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Welcome to Haskell County, Oklahoma! This page is all about special places in the county that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a very important list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to our country's history. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth saving for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

Haskell County has 10 amazing places that have earned a spot on this special list. These places tell stories about the past, from old houses and schools to unique natural sites. You can even see some of these places on a map if their exact location is shared.

Historic Places in Haskell County

Here are some of the cool historic spots you can find in Haskell County:

Buildings and Structures

These are places like old houses, schools, and other buildings that have been important over the years.

Cotton Storage House

  • Location: Near Kinta
  • Listed: January 10, 1980

This building was once used to store cotton, which was a very important crop in Oklahoma's history. It helps us remember how people lived and worked a long time ago.

Haskell County Courthouse

  • Location: Stigler
  • Listed: August 23, 1984
Haskell County Courthouse
The Haskell County Courthouse in Stigler.

The courthouse is where important government work happens for the county. This building has been a central part of the community for many years.

Kinta High School

  • Location: Kinta
  • Listed: September 26, 1988

This old high school building in Kinta holds many memories for people who grew up there. It reminds us of how education has changed over time.

Edmund McCurtain House

  • Location: Northeast of Kinta
  • Listed: June 27, 1980
Edmund McCurtain House
The historic Edmund McCurtain House.

This house belonged to Edmund McCurtain, an important person in the history of the Choctaw Nation.

Green McCurtain House

  • Location: Northeast of Kinta
  • Listed: June 21, 1971
Green McCurtain House
The historic Green McCurtain House.

This house was home to Green McCurtain, who was a chief of the Choctaw Nation. His home is a significant part of Native American history in Oklahoma.

Scott Store

  • Location: Near Kinta
  • Listed: January 11, 1980

The Scott Store was likely a general store, a place where people in the community could buy many different things. These stores were often important gathering spots in small towns.

Stigler School Gymnasium-Auditorium

  • Location: Stigler
  • Listed: September 8, 1988
Stigler School Gymnasium-Auditorium
The Stigler School Gymnasium-Auditorium.

This building served as both a gym and an auditorium for the Stigler school. It was a place for sports, performances, and community events.

Tamaha Jail and Ferry Landing

  • Location: Northeast of Stigler
  • Listed: November 14, 1980
Tamaha Jail and Ferry Landing
The Tamaha Jail and Ferry Landing.

This site includes an old jail and a spot where a ferry used to cross the river. It tells us about how people traveled and how law and order were kept in the past.

Archaeological Sites

These are places where scientists study old remains to learn about people who lived long ago. Sometimes, their exact locations are kept secret to protect them.

Mule Creek Site

  • Location: Near Stigler
  • Listed: September 13, 1978

The exact location of this site is kept private to protect any ancient artifacts or information that might be there.

Otter Creek Archeological Site

  • Location: Near Keota
  • Listed: December 31, 1974

Like the Mule Creek Site, the precise spot of this archaeological site is not shared publicly. This helps make sure that important historical clues from the past are not disturbed.

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