Tuesday, January 27, 2009

MIZE, John D. - Kingfisher County Citizen



John D. Mize, sheriff of Kingfisher County in 1923. Great uncle of former county resident Bill Moran, now of San Diego, Texas. Photos here are of Mize in his WWI uniform and of Mize's office in Kingfisher County Courthouse (No. 3: 1901-1959). More information on Mize will be added as sumbitted.

Photo courtesy Bill Moran, San Diego, Texas

District 67 Oak Valley School - 1943 or ’44


Snapshot of eastern Kingfisher County school known as District 67 Oak Valley. It was located in Section 23 Township 17N (Excelsior) Range 5W. The image is believed to be about 1943 or 1944.

There were 120 original school districts in Kingfisher County, with school houses spaced an average of 3.5 miles apart. Only five districts remain in 2009.

Photo courtesy Bill Moran, San Diego, Texas

Dover High School Teachers


A group of teachers at Dover High School. Date unknown.

Photo courtesy Bill Moran, San Diego, Texas

Neighboring History - Lovell Church


This historic church is located just across Kingfisher County's eastern line into Logan County, in the town of Lovell. This particular photo was taken in 1987. More information on this church will be added as it is submitted.

Photo courtesy Bill Moran, San Diego, Texas