First U.S. Post Office - Bartlesville, OK - Oklahoma Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Located between Turkey Creek and Frank Phillips Blvd. (US Hwy 60) in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, twin markers erected in a park-like setting locate the original place of the first Bartlesville Post Office and the original Turkey Creek Store from 1879.

The original concrete monument faces west, and a newer granite monument on the reverse side faces east.

To reach the monuments, turn south at the intersection of Frank Phillips Blvd. and E 4th St. Go south towards the Dollar General. The easiest parking is in the Dollar General parking lot. (There is not any easy parking in the apartment complex.) Walk a little ways east down 4th St. and there will be a gravel path that takes you to the markers.

Of some historical interest is some various old oilfield equipment (cables, rods, etc.) that can be seen along this short walking path.


Text of the original concrete monument:

"At this point on May 8th, 1879 was established the U.S. Post Office of Bartlesville, Ind. Ter. with Jacob H. Bartles as Postmaster. Sponsored by Indian Territory Pioneer Ass'n"


Text of the newer granite monument:

"First U.S. Post Office in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Established in the Turkey Creek Store. Owned by the first Postmaster Jacob H. Bartles, May 8, 1879. Rededication by the Bartlesville Chapter, NSDAR, May 8 2022. Contributors Jeanalee & Charles Parsons Foundation and Tom Windle Family"


Text of a small plaque for the trail construction:

"The Bartlesville First Post Office monument trail was made possible by the help of Cherokee Area Council BSA Scouts.

Eagle Scout - Project
Kameron Long - 250 Feet of Trail
Sammy Meyers - 100 Feet of Trail and Bridge
Levi Holley - Set Benches in Concrete"

County: Washington Rate the Site: Sponsor (Who put it there): Indian Territory Pioneer Association Record Address:: Not listed Web site if available: Not listed Date Erected: Not listed

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