Civic Memorial

Civic Memorial

Mickey Mantle Bricktown Ballpark OKC

Mickey Mantle Bricktown Ballpark OKC

Mickey Mantle is another Oklahoma sports treasure. He was born in Spavinaw, OK and attended school in Commerce, OK before becoming a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mickey played in 12 World Series during his 18 year career with the Yankees and he led them to seven World Championships. Mickey still holds the record for most World Series home runs with 18 as well as several other World Series records. Today, he is still considered as the greatest switch hitter of all time. This statue of Mickey Mantle is located in front of Bricktown Ballpark in the Bricktown district of Oklahoma City.

Knox County TX Veterans Memorial - Arch Closeup

Knox County TX Veterans Memorial - Arch Closeup

The Knox County Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 6, honors all Knox County veterans from the Spanish-American War through current conflicts.

Knox County TX Veterans Memorial

Knox County TX Veterans Memorial

The Knox County Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 6, honors all Knox County veterans from the Spanish-American War through current conflicts.

Hoyt E. Walkup - Stillwater, OK Airport

Hoyt E. Walkup - Stillwater, OK Airport

The Stillwater Regional Airport is dedicated to the memory of Hoyt E. Walkup. Hoyt was a native of Hollis, OK and came to Searcy Field now known as Stillwater Municipal Airport in 1947. He had just completed four years as an air force pilot and was employed by Oklahoma State University as a flight instructor and charter pilot. He would continue to derive in the air force reserves for 16 years. As the founder of the Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies, one of the nation’s top collegiate flight teams, his enthusiasm for aviation influenced the lives of many you aviators.

Headin' To Market Statue Base Stockyards OKC

Headin' To Market Stockyards Okc

Headin' To Market statue base located in the Stockyards area of Oklahoma City. This is one of many Oklahoma Centennial projects that Willis Granite was a part of creating.

Granite Oklahoma Veterans Memorial

Granite Oklahoma Veterans Memorial

Red Granite Markers and statue bases in Veterans Park at Granite, Oklahoma next to the First Baptist Church on Main Street.

Granite Oklahoma Veterans Memorial

Granite Oklahoma Veterans Memorial

Red Granite Markers and statue bases in Veterans Park at Granite, Oklahoma next to the First Baptist Church on Main Street.

First Shelterbelt In The United States

First Shelterbelt In The United States

Ernie Arena Sign

Ernie Arena Sign

This red granite monolith style sign is on the grounds of the Ernie Arena in Granite, Oklahoma. It is a rodeo and riding arena used by the local riding clubs. The arena was remodeled in 2004. This sign was dedicated to the memory of "Jim" James F Perry Jr. This sign is located at the intersection of Mountain Ave and Ann St in Granite, OK. This sign has a rugged rough edge that is left from the drill holes from quarrying the block of granite.

Dixon Durant Park - Durant OK

Dixon Durant Park - Durant OK

This red granite historical marker is located at Dixon Durant Park in Durant, Oklahoma. Dixon Durant Park is named in honor of the founder of Durant, Oklahoma. This monument marks the site of the first log cabin built by Dixon Durant's father, Fisher Durant. Circa 1832. Grandfather Pierre Durant, Fisher Durant and Dixon Durant came to this area of "Indian Territory" over the Trail of Tears Circa 1830. It is always important for us to remember our landmarks of the past and how the people that came before us impacted the places and things that we have today.

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