Monday, July 6, 2009

COLUMBIA, OK - Postcard 1908


Postcard mailed from Columbia, OK in 1908. The town, located in northeast Kingfisher County, is now completely non-existent, with no trace of the former townsite remaining. Only a few old-timers can still point out where the Odd Fellows Hall once stood. The town failed soon after the Rock Island Railroad installed a north-south line several miles east of Columbia. Had the route gone through Columbia, the town would likely have flourished.

(Image captured from Ebay auction originating in New Hampshire, July, 2009 / Not purchased)

Do you have a postcard or other artifact from Columbia, Oklahoma? Let us know! KingCoHistory@yahoo.com

OKARCHE, OK - Depot Postcard


Postcard featuring the old depot at Okarche in 1982. This structure served the Chicago, Rock Island and Santa Fe Railroad.

(Image captured from Ebay auction originating in Perryville, Maryland, July 6, 2009)

Do you have a better version of this image or more information? Please let us know! KingCoHistory@yahoo.com