H. Tom Kight, Jr. - Catoosa, OK - Citizen Memorials on Waymarking.com

A truss bridge was constructed in 1934 to carry the two-lane Route 66 across Bird Creek. In 1957 when the highway was expanded to four lanes, a twin bridge was built alongside the first one, on the west bound side of Route 66. This second bridge was named after H. Tom Kight, Jr. It has since been decommissioned and moved to the entrance of a nearby park. Rogers Point Park is also located on Route 66. To enter the park, you drive through this bridge. A bronze plaque mounted on a concrete pillar which was dedicated in 1957 when the bridge was built, reads:

The Van Guard to Modern Highways
The
H. Tom Kight, Jr.
BRIDGE
Dedicated as an honor
to a faithful public
servant for his many
achievements
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Born at Claremore Okla.
in the heart of the
"Will Rogers" country
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Claremore City Attorney
1935 to 1943
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State
Senator 1950-1954
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State Highway Commissioner
Member 1955 Chmn. 1956
Oklahoma
State
Highway
Commission
1957

Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link] Location: Rogers Point Park

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