Oologah, Oklahoma: Miniature Will Rogers Birthplace
Humorist Will Rogers was born in Oologah in 1879. A miniature replica of his birthplace house was built in 1930, torched by arson, and rebuilt in 1985.
- Address:
- US-169, Oologah, OK
- Directions:
- North side of town, on the east side of US-169/Elm St., just south of its intersection with E. Cooweescoowee Ave., across from the bank.
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The mini-Will Rogers House is right along the highway, across from Armstrong Bank.
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The miniature Rogers birthplace was built in 1985 by Jerry Gardner. It replaced a 1930 miniature birthplace that was destroyed by arson in 1992. Next to it stands a rock memorial to Rogers that was dedicated in 1936. Rogers died in 1935.