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Pioneer Coal Miner Memorial


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Pioneer Coal Miner Memorial Surrounded by gardens, a life-sized bronze statue pays tribute to the thousands of coal miners who worked the mines and lost their lives.

The Coal Miners Memorial Plaza documents the impact of the coal mining industry in early Pittsburg County on the Coal miners Wall of Memories with more than 1,700 names inscribed in the wall.

The Carl Albert Historical Marker also stands in the Memorial Plaza honoring Carl Albert Statue the 46th Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, born: May 10, 1908, died: Feb. 5, 2000.


Hours: Outdoor Viewing
Address: Chadick Park, 400 South Third St.
Phone: 918-421-4998
Group tours by appointment, handicapped accessible, motorcoach parking.

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Pittsburg Co. Genealogical and Historical Society

Along with a display of early coal mining tools, the Historical Society contains a genealogical library and is available for research purposes. Numerous historical exhibits are featured including information and artifacts pertaining to Native American culture. The 1903 building is a

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Oklahoma Prison Historical Museum

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Scottish Rite Masonic Temple

The largest Masonic temple in the state houses a library/museum, a costume room, and a 1930 Kimball organ with over 3,100

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Pittsburg County Softball Complex

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J. I. Stipe Recreational Center

The J.I. Stipe Recreational Center features separate exercise rooms for men and women each with equipment, showers, lockers and saunas. There is a racquetball court and basketball court as well as swimming pool. The Senior Citizens Center facilities included cafeteria, kitchen, and game room.

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