About this property
Meers is an unincorporated community located on State Highway 115 in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States, in the foothills of the Wichita Mountains. In 1901, Meers was founded as a gold prospecting town where it was named in honor of mine operator Andrew J. Meers from Cherokee County, Georgia. The only remaining structure of the original town is the Meers Store & Restaurant, which Food Network named as the best hamburger joint in Oklahoma and one of the best in the United States,…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 78002230. It was listed on January 20, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Meers Mining Camp listed on the National Register?
Meers Mining Camp was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Meers Mining Camp?
Meers Mining Camp is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Meers Mining Camp?
The period of significance for Meers Mining Camp is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Meers Mining Camp?
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