Waddell's Station Site
About this property
Waddell's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route in Indian Territory. It was located in what is now Atoka County, Oklahoma. It is sometimes confused with Roger's Station, a post-Civil War stage stand and post office, which was three miles (5 km) in an easterly direction from Waddell's.
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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 72001054. It was listed on April 12, 1972.
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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 Waddell's Station Site listed on the National Register?
Waddell's Station Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Waddell's Station Site?
Waddell's Station Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Waddell's Station Site?
The period of significance for Waddell's Station Site is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Waddell's Station Site?
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