Birthplace of the State of Oklahoma
The Birthplace of the State of Oklahoma
Purcell
The Inter-territory Statehood Convention, the first to advocate single Statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territories met on September 30, 1893 in Purcell's Methodist Episcopal Church, south at approximately 319 W. Washington, Delegates from both Territories formulated and sent to Congress Resolutions asking for admission to the Union as one State. Thirteen years later such efforts led to Statehood..
Erected by McClain County Historical Society
November 15, 1990 
statehood
California Trail
California Trail
Crossed Here
Caravans of gold seekers in the Rush for Califonia traveled this
Trail in spring. 1849, under military escort commanded by Capt. R.B. Marchy. Route lay west from Ft. Smith, south side of Arkansas and Canadian rivers, across Oklahoma. Camp ground and spring, 3 mi. west, well know on this famous Trail.
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Historic Hotel Love
The sixty-three room Hotel Love was constructed in 1895 and opened for business in March of 1896. One of the finest hotel in the Chickasaw Nation Hotel Love, "The Pride of Purcell ... the building was superior to anything of its kind in the Indian Territory."
In 1900 Hotel Love was a brick building three stories high and combines all the modern conveniences of an up-to-date hotel ..." It had steam heat, electric lights, and rooms were $2 a night. It was once a favorite place for newlyweds to spend their honeymoon.
Of the many ... architecture
McClain County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places:
McClain County Courthouse (added 1984 - Building - #84003347)
Courthouse Sq., Purcell
Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Hawk & Parr, Cowen Bros.
Architectural Style: No Style Listed
Area of Significance: Architecture, Politics/Government
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Local Gov't
Historic Function: Government
Historic Sub-function: Courthouse
Current Function: Government
Current Sub-function: Courthouse
architecture courthouse
McClain County Museum
The Museum contains eleven different theme rooms containing artifacts, furniture, and other items pertaining to McClain County and Territorial history including family historical records, photographs, and genealogy records.
Free Admission, donations appreciated
Open daily, 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm.
Closed weekends and holidays. museum
Purcell Train Station
Purcell Train Station
Amtrak The Heartland Flyer operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Located in the Heart of Oklahoma, Purcell’s history dates back to 1887 when the town became an important commercial center with the arrival of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad railroad
Santa Fe Plaza & Statehood Star Memorial
Santa Fe Plaza and "Star" Memorial
Santa Fe Plaza
A genuine Santa Fe Caboose stands in the park. A
dedication marker was located in front of the caboose inside the Santa Fe Plaza:
Dedicated to all the Citizens of Purcell in fond memory of Samuel
Terry Harlan
May 1951----August 1989
Donated to the City of Purcell This 11th day of Nov. 1991
"His love for the Santa Fe railroad was only surpassed by his love for his family and Purcell."
"Star" Memorial
"Statehood Star Memorial" is laid in the sidewalk at the front of ... pioneer railroad statehood
Formated for Print Report of McClain County
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