Elizabeth K. Gordon - Claremore, OK
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N 36° 18.664 W 095° 36.701
15S E 265518 N 4021617
Elizabeth Gordon was influential in much of the growth of Claremore in her lifetime.
Waymark Code: WMNJWA
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2015
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In a city park in Claremore, a flagpole is dedicated to this woman who held numerous positions of leadership in the city, and assisted in the growth and beautification of Claremore. She passed away in 1985 at the age of 65.
The Tulsa World newspaper records the following about her, at her addition to the Claremore Wall of Fame in 2013: She twice was elected mayor and served as president of the Claremore School Board and Professional Education Organization. She also was a member of the Claremore Planning Commission, Rogers State University Foundation, the board of directors of the Bank of Oklahoma-Claremore and the board of directors of the First Christian Church in Claremore.
She was active in the Clare-more Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, the Community Chest, the 4-H Foundation, Crimestoppers and Claremore Community Theater.
Her memorial plaque reads:
This Flagpole is Dedicated
in the Spirit of Achievement
Inspired by
Elizabeth K. Gordon
For Her Contribution
To the Beautification of
Claremore
June 5, 1986.