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

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Love County is located in southern Oklahoma.

This page lists special places in Love County, Oklahoma that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of the National Register as an official list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.

There are 6 places in Love County that are on this important list. These places are protected and recognized for their historical value. You can even see where some of them are on a map if their exact location is shared.


Historic Places in Love County

Here are the special places in Love County that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Archeological Site 34LV181
December 13, 2010
(#10001015)
Address Restricted
Rubottom vicinity This is an archaeological site, meaning it's a place where scientists study human history by digging up old tools, buildings, and other things people left behind. Its exact location is kept secret to protect it.
2 Archeological Site 34LV184
December 13, 2010
(#10001016)
Address Restricted
Leon vicinity Another important archaeological site. These sites help us learn about the people who lived in Love County a very long time ago. Its location is also kept secret for its protection.
3 Love County Courthouse
Love County Courthouse
August 23, 1984
(#84003148)
100 S. 4th St.
33°56′18″N 97°07′20″W / 33.938333°N 97.122222°W / 33.938333; -97.122222 (Love County Courthouse)
Marietta The courthouse is where the county government does its work. This building was added to the list in 1984, showing its importance to the history of Love County.
4 Love County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
Love County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
September 6, 2007
(#07000916)
408½ W. Chickasaw
33°56′12″N 97°07′19″W / 33.936667°N 97.121944°W / 33.936667; -97.121944 (Love County Jail and Sheriff's Residence)
Marietta This building once served as both the county jail and the home for the sheriff. It was recognized for its historical value in 2007.
5 Santa Fe Depot
Santa Fe Depot
September 6, 2007
(#07000913)
101 SE Front
33°56′12″N 97°06′58″W / 33.936667°N 97.116111°W / 33.936667; -97.116111 (Santa Fe Depot)
Marietta A "depot" is a train station. This Santa Fe Depot was an important place for travel and trade when trains were a main way to get around. It was added to the list in 2007.
6 Bill Washington Ranchhouse
July 27, 1971
(#71000667)
About 4 miles southwest of Marietta
33°55′10″N 97°09′13″W / 33.919444°N 97.153611°W / 33.919444; -97.153611 (Bill Washington Ranchhouse)
Marietta This historic ranch house, located a few miles from Marietta, was listed on the National Register in 1971. Ranch houses are often important because they show how people lived and worked on farms and ranches in the past.
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