Roman Nose State Park near Watonga, Oklahoma, is named after the Southern Cheyenne Chief, Henry Roman Nose (often confused with the Northern Cheyenne Chief roman Nose, killed at the Battle of Arickaree in eastern Colorado, 1868). Born June 30, 1856
Watonga, OK Famous PeopleMr. Rose built a two-story brick building in 1911. He owned and operated a hardware store on the ground level. The upstairs had several interesting businesses including a pool hall, photograph studio and dental offices. Watonga'
Watonga, OK Historic BuildingsThe Blaine County Courthouse was built in 1906 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Watonga, OK Historic CourthousesBuilt before the turn of the century this building was purchased in 1892. In 1917 it became a clothing store and remained a clothing store until 1970. It then became a well-known drug store. The same person owned 104 & 106 W. Main since 1951. It continued as a drug store until sometime in the 1980'
Watonga, OK Historic BuildingsThe Ferguson Mansion was built in 1907 and is open for tours of its period furnishings and historic memorabilia. T.B. Ferguson, appointed Oklahoma's sixth territorial governor by President Theodore Roosevelt, is best remembered for his efforts to turn Oklahoma Territory into Oklahoma the State. <
Watonga, OK MuseumsBoiling Springs State Park offers three trails for the enthusiast. The Burma Road Trail, approximately 11/2 miles long, is us...
Fort Supply Lake has 5,730 surface acres and 26 miles of shoreline with good crappie and catfish angling. The lake provides e...