The Catoosa Blue Whale - Catoosa, OK
N 36° 11.600 W 095° 43.967
15S E 254274 N 4008854
The World Famous Catoosa Blue Whale
Waymark Code: WM5481
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2008
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Built by Hugh Davis in the early 1970's as an anniversary gift to his wife Zelta. The Blue Whale and its pond became a favorite swimming hole for both locals and travelers along Route 66 alike.
By 1988, the Davises found that they could no longer handle the management of the attraction and it was closed. In 1990 Mr. Davis died. The park soon fell into disrepair, crumbling from neglect and weather. However, a decade later, the Route 66 landmark benefited from fund-raising and volunteer efforts by citizens of Catoosa along with Hampton Inn employees. The Blue Whale was given a fresh coat of paint and the picnic area has been restored.
On July 15, 2002, the Blue Whale made a national appearance in the syndicated comic strip Zippy the Pinhead.
Marker Text:
Built in the early 70's as an anniversary gift, the Blue Whale turned into a swimming park and closed in 1988.
County: Rogers County
Record Address::
Route 66
Catoosa, OK USA
Web site if available: [Web Link]
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Date Erected: 2000
Sponsor (Who put it there): Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark Program
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