Civic Memorial

Civic Memorial

USS Oklahoma Anchor Historical Monument

USS Oklahoma Anchor Historical Monument

On December 7, 1941, the USS Oklahoma was attacked and sank at Pearl Harbor. In all, 429 Sailors and Marines were killed. The ship was re-floated in 1943, but sank somewhere in the Pacific as it was being towed. The 10-ton anchor was recovered and brought to Oklahoma City, where it resides today. This anchor and historical monument stand as a reminder of those that died on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The following text is the inscription on the front of the historical marker that stands next to the anchor.

Stillwater, OK Veterans Memorial

Stillwater, OK Veterans Memorial

This red granite memorial in front of the Payne County Courthouse is "dedicated in honor and appreciation of those brave men and women who served in defense of our country" and was put in place by Willis Granite in 1976 sponsored by the American Legion.

Stillwater, OK Regional Airport Sign

Stillwater, OK Regional Airport Sign

This red granite sign sits on the corner of W Lakeview Road & N Western Road. It leads traffic to the Stillwater Regional Airport just down the road.

Stillwater, OK Green Haven Cemetery Marker

Stillwater, OK Green Haven Cemetery Marker

Green Haven Cemetery in Stillwater, Oklahoma, has a unique policy for its residents requiring that everything in the cemetery is "green" or eco-friendly. Willis Granite made this marker for the cemetery out of uncut and unpolished red granite to symbolize the natural look of granite.

Stillwater High School Sign

Stillwater High School Sign

This red granite sign is located in front of Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Stillwater sports teams are the Pioneers. The sign is shaped like a covered wagon to pay tribute the Oklahoma Land Run pioneer heritage of Stillwater.

State of Oklahoma Banking Department Sign

State of Oklahoma Banking Department Sign

This sign made with gray granite is located in front of the State of Oklahoma Banking Department near the Oklahoma State Capital in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Sequoyah

Sequoyah

Sequoyah Statue base

Ronald Reagan Plaque

Ronald Reagan Plaque

This red granite plaque was given to Ronald Reagan in 1986 by the people of Oklahoma for his efforts in curtailing unnecessary federal spending. The artists that created this plaque were Bill Willis and Linda Willis Morris of Willis Granite Products.

Ron School Memorial

Ron School Memorial

This memorial commemorates Ron School and is located near the area of where the school stood. It was opened in 1939 but was closed in 1964 because it was consolidated with Hollis Public Schools. The marker is about 10 miles north of Hollis, Oklahoma.

Ron Gray National Wrestling Hall of Fame Plaque by Willis Granite

Ron Gray - National Wrestling Hall of Fame

This is a wall plaque made from Oklahoma Red Granite commemorating Ron Gray at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Ron Gray from Iowa was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2009. He was awarded the Lifetime Service To Wrestling - State Chapters award, being nominated by the Iowa State Chapter. The Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award is given in recognition of years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in young people through the sport of wrestling.

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