The Historical Society works diligently to preserve Pauls Valley's past for future generations by maintaining the Washita Valley Museum in Wacker Park. Interesting exhibits of the prehistory and history of this area can be found in the Senior Citizens building located next to the National Guard Armory. Also included are the artifacts of the Washita River Culture people.
Part of the Historic Downtown tour the Presbyterian Church was built in 1923.
Pauls Valley, OK Historic ChurchesPart of the Historic Downtown tour the Garvin County Courthouse was built in 1918.
Pauls Valley, OK Historic CourthousesTwelve blocks in the downtown business district are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Walking and Driving Tour Maps of Historical Pauls Valley are available at the depot, the Chamber of Commerce and the MAIN STREET PAULS VALLEY office. Listed in the tour guide are 61
Pauls Valley, OK Historic DowntownsThe Masonic Lodge of Pauls Valley is the oldest enterprise in Pauls Valley in continuous existence. Valley Lodge #6 was chartered on September 7th, 1875 by the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory and has met continuously since that time. Silas Rogers was the first Master of Valley Lodge #6.
Pauls Valley, OK Historic BuildingsAfter a victorious battle to save the 1905 depot from demolition in 1989, the city officials finally secured ownership of the old Santa Fe Depot and turned it over to the Historical Society to renovate and manage. In 1991
Pauls Valley, OK MuseumsFormer home of Wiley Post (Private ownership)...
Drive-through exotic animal theme park, food court, gift shop; seasonal rides and activities, games....