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Historic Places Set: Butterfield Overland Mail
Exploring Oklahoma History: Edward's Store
Edward's Store
Originally the log home of Thomas Edwards, the site became important as a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, which operated from 1858 to 1861 between Tipton, Missouri and San Francisco, California. It was also the first location of the Red Oak Post Office, which was established on March 11, 1868, with Thomas Edwards as postmaster. **
Exploring Oklahoma History: Holloway's Station
Holloway's Station
Holloway's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route in Indian Territory. It was located near "The Narrows" at upper Brazil Creek in what is now Latimer County, Oklahoma. The station was named for William Holloway, the stage agent. In 1858, the Choctaw Council granted Holloway the right to construct a turnpike and tollbooth at "The Narrows". Holloway's Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places (#72001070) in 1972.**
Exploring Oklahoma History: Mountain Station
Mountain Station
Located on the old Fort Smith to Boggy Depot Road, a stage stand for changing horses and a toll road were established here in 1866 under Choctaw law. Between 1858 and 1861, the road served as a portion of Butterfield Overland Mail Route. **
Exploring Oklahoma History: Pusley's Station
Pusley's Station
Pusley's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route in Indian Territory. It was located in what is now Latimer County, Oklahoma, on the south side of Gains Creek. The station was named for Silas Pusley, a trader and member of a prominent Choctaw family. In 1859, the Choctaw Council granted Pusley the right to build a bridge and tollbooth across Gains Creek near his station. Pusley's Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places (#72001068) in 1972. **
Exploring Oklahoma History: Riddle's Station
Riddle's Station
Riddle's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route in Indian Territory. It was located on the west side of the Forche Maline in what is now Latimer County. The station was named for Captain John Riddle, the operator. Riddle was a mixed-blood Choctaw and a prominent member of the Nation. He served many terms on the Choctaw Council. In 1858, the Council granted Riddle the right to build a bridge and tollbooth across the Forche Maline near his station. Riddle's Station was added to the National Register of ...
Exploring Oklahoma History: Trahern's Station
Trahern's Station
Here was located a stage stand of the Butterfield Overland Mail Route, under acto fo congress, March 3, 1857. First mail state arrived here in September, 1958, enroute to San Francisco, Service continued until the outbreate of war between the state. Oklahoma Historical Societ, 1958
Exploring Oklahoma History: Trahern's Station
Trahern's Station
Trahern's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route in Indian Territory. It was located in what is now Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The station was named for Judge James N. Trahern, the stage agent. Trahern was a Choctaw Indian and a long-time county judge for Skullyville County, Choctaw Nation. Trahern's Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places (#72001073) in 1972.**
Exploring Oklahoma History: Walker's Station
Walker's Station
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