Centennial Plaza - SW Oklahoma State Univ. - Weatherford, OK - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

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.

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 Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed Traditional Geocaches: Not listed

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