When Medford was first settled as a "tent city" during the historic Land Rush of the Cherokee Outlet, the town company knew that the most important things needed for the growth of their city were stores, a school, and churches. Three churches were estabished simultaneously and the Congregational Church still remains in its original building built in 1894.
The Methodist Church was established in 1893 and the new building was built in 1920.
The marker designates the crossing of the Chisholm Trail with a historic monument located south and 1 1/4 mile east of Highway 81.
The Chisholm Trail ...
Medford, OK
Historical Markers
The Grant County Courthouse was built in 1910. Located on the Court House lawn is a Vietnam War, 105mm Howitzer, Mobile Artillery Field Piece, and the Homesteaders Monument listing names of the pioneers who settled the land in the 1893 Land Run.
Medford, OK Historic CourthousesDedicated to the Pioneers and Homesteaders of the Land Run into the Cherokee Outlet, part of which is Grant County on September 16, 1893. From the pioneers'
Medford, OK MonumentsVisit the Grant County Museum to learn about the history and development of the area from the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run, farm equipment, and 1890s clothing and cooking equipment.
Medford, OK MuseumsWhether you go after the "big bucks" with trophy racks or just like to "run the dogs on a good quail hunt" hunting is a big s...
Little Sahara State Park offers 139 non-assigned campsites in two campgrounds with comfort stations and showers; 42 semi-mode...