National Register of Historic Places listings in Murray County, Oklahoma facts for kids
This page lists special places in Murray County, Oklahoma, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it as a national list of important buildings, areas, and sites that are worth protecting because of their history.
These places are officially recognized by the United States government. They are important because they tell us about the past. They might be old buildings, special landscapes, or even places where important events happened. In Murray County, there are 8 such places, and one of them is even more special, called a National Historic Landmark. You can see where these places are on a map if their exact location details are shared.
Historic Places in Murray County
Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Davis Santa Fe Depot |
(#94001507) |
12 Main St. 34°30′12″N 97°07′18″W / 34.503333°N 97.121667°W |
Davis | This old train station in Davis was an important stop for the Santa Fe railroad. It was added to the list in 1994. | |
2 | Historic Downtown Sulphur Commercial District |
(#01000662) |
West Muskogee St. from W. 1st St. to W. 5th St., and W. 5th St. 34°30′27″N 96°58′17″W / 34.5075°N 96.971389°W |
Sulphur | This area includes many old buildings in downtown Sulphur. They show what the town looked like long ago. It became historic in 2001. | |
3 | Initial Point |
(#70000533) |
About 7.5 miles west of Davis on the Garvin/Murray county line 34°30′24″N 97°14′49″W / 34.506667°N 97.246944°W |
Davis | This spot is super important for mapping! It's where land surveys for Oklahoma began. It helps define property lines across the state. It was listed in 1970 and is partly in Garvin County. | |
4 | Lowrance Springs Site |
(#75001567) |
Address Restricted |
Sulphur | This site is a protected area near Sulphur. Its exact location is kept secret to help protect it. It was added to the list in 1975. | |
5 | Murray County Courthouse |
(#84003352) |
Wyandotte Ave. 34°30′17″N 96°58′29″W / 34.504722°N 96.974722°W |
Sulphur | The courthouse is where the county government works. This building in Sulphur has been important for Murray County's history since 1984. | |
6 | Platt National Park Historic District |
(#11000628) |
OK 7 at US 177 34°30′04″N 96°58′28″W / 34.501111°N 96.974444°W |
Sulphur | This area was once Platt National Park, now part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It's a "National Historic Landmark," meaning it's extra special. It was listed in 2011 because of its important history as a park. | |
7 | Sulphur Armory |
(#94000487) |
500 W. Wynnewood Ave. 34°30′37″N 96°58′21″W / 34.510278°N 96.9725°W |
Sulphur | An armory is a place where military equipment is stored or where soldiers train. The Sulphur Armory was added to the list in 1994. | |
8 | Travertine Nature Center |
(#10001180) |
East of U.S. Route 177 34°30′14″N 96°56′58″W / 34.5040°N 96.9494°W |
Sulphur vicinity | This nature center is a great place to learn about the local environment. It's located near Sulphur and was recognized as historic in 2011. |
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