George Nigh National Guard Armory - McAlester, Oklahoma
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BruceS
N 34° 56.598 W 095° 45.675
15S E 247823 N 3870237
National Guard Armory named for a former Governor of Oklahoma in McAlester, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WM3EFC
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/23/2008
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The McAlester Armory was built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration. The armory was built in an Art Deco style and continues to be used as a National Guard Armory. The armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The armory was named for former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh.
From Wikipedia:
"George Patterson Nigh (born June 9, 1927), was a popular Oklahoma U.S. Democratic Party leader, serving as Governor of Oklahoma on two separate occasions. Although the Oklahoma constitution only allows two consecutive terms, short term vacancies in the Governor's office twice elevated Lt.Gov. Nigh to the Governor's office. Additionally he was elected to, and served out two full consecutive terms."
Year it was dedicated: Build 1936 renamed unknown
Location of Coordinates: Front of armory
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Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Not listed
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