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

Location of Murray County in Oklahoma

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		December 29, 1994 (#94001507)	12 Main St. 34°30′12″N 97°07′18″W / 34.503333°N 97.121667°W / 34.503333; -97.121667 (Davis Santa Fe Depot)	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		June 14, 2001 (#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 / 34.5075; -96.971389 (Historic Downtown Sulphur Commercial District)	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		October 6, 1970 (#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 / 34.506667; -97.246944 (Initial Point)	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		March 10, 1975 (#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		August 23, 1984 (#84003352)	Wyandotte Ave. 34°30′17″N 96°58′29″W / 34.504722°N 96.974722°W / 34.504722; -96.974722 (Murray County Courthouse)	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		July 7, 2011 (#11000628)	OK 7 at US 177 34°30′04″N 96°58′28″W / 34.501111°N 96.974444°W / 34.501111; -96.974444 (Platt National Park Historic District)	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		May 20, 1994 (#94000487)	500 W. Wynnewood Ave. 34°30′37″N 96°58′21″W / 34.510278°N 96.9725°W / 34.510278; -96.9725 (Sulphur Armory)	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		January 25, 2011 (#10001180)	East of U.S. Route 177 34°30′14″N 96°56′58″W / 34.5040°N 96.9494°W / 34.5040; -96.9494 (Travertine Nature Center)	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.