Press Release
July 22, 2024
Contact: Lynda Ozan
State Historic Preservation Office, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-4484
lynda.ozan@history.ok.gov
okhistory.org/nationalregister
Frisco Railroad Depot in Clayton Listed in National Register of Historic Places
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following property in Oklahoma. The National Register of Historic Places is our nation’s official list of properties significant in our past.
Pushmataha County
Frisco Railroad Depot
NW corner, intersection of Pine St. and Depot St., Clayton
Constructed in 1913, the Frisco Railroad Depot facilitated the transportation of goods, services and people to and from Clayton and was integral to the economic development of Clayton. The construction of the depot reflects the continued expansion of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway into the Choctaw Nation. The significance of the property extended until 1958 when passenger rail service ended in Clayton.
Listing in the National Register of Historic Places is an honorific designation that provides recognition, limited protection and, in some cases, financial incentives for these important properties. The SHPO identifies, evaluates and nominates properties for this special designation.
The State Historic Preservation Office is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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