Centennial Plaza - SW Oklahoma State Univ. - Weatherford, OK
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N 35° 32.067 W 098° 42.467
14S E 526490 N 3932353
This Plaza stands near the center of the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Waymark Code: WM109MT
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2019
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In 2002, this Centennial Plaza and clock tower was constructed and sponsored by the Alumni Foundation of SWOSU. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of this school.

* Originally founded in 1901 by decree of the Oklahoma Territory Legislature, it was called Southwestern Normal School.
* In 1920, the school became Southwestern State Teachers College.
* In 1939, Southwestern State College of Diversified Occupations
* in 1941, Southwestern Institute of Technology
* In 1949, Southwestern State College, and
* In 1974, Southwestern State University

The plaza consists of a rectangular grassy area just east of the Al Harris Library on E. Campus Drive. At the center is a two-story brick clock tower supported by large brick columns, with four clock faces beneath cross roof gables. A circular concrete patio with donated bricks is located beneath the tower, with four short paths leading in all four directions. A low, curved brick wall reads: CENTENNIAL PLAZA. This is quite an endeavor, and very visually attractive.

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Name: Centennial Plaza

Street Location: E. Campus Drive - SWOSU

Local Municipality: Weatherford, OK

State/Province, etc.: OK

Country: US

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the University

Date Established: 1901

Picnic Facilities: Not listed

Recreational Facilities: Not listed

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Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Fountains: Not listed

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed

Special Events: Not listed

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