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

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		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		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		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.