Historical Marker

Provine/Hamons' Station

0.5 mi. W, of jct. of I-40 and OK 58, Hydro, Ok on the North side of old Highway 66. (E 1020 Rd/Old OK-66 - go 0.5 mi) · Caddo

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Provine/Hamons' Station

This Rural Rt. 66 Filling station with an over

the drive design, was built by Carl Ditmore in

1929.

W.O. Waldrop bought the business/home in 1934

and renamed the place, The Provine Station. A

small tourist court was added for overnight

stays.

In 1941 Lucille and Carl Hamons became the new

owners. They raised their three Children Dene,

Carl Jr. and Cheryl here.

For 59 years Lucille operated the business. It

is listed on the National Register of Historic

Places.

"What constitute's a life well spent?

Love and admiration from your fellow men is all

that anyone can ask."

Will Rogers

Address0.5 mi. W, of jct. of I-40 and OK 58, Hydro, Ok on the North side of old Highway 66. (E 1020 Rd/Old OK-66 - go 0.5 mi)

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Rock Spring Baptist Church 1/4 Mile East First Baptist Church Among Oklahoma Plains Indians Organized 1874 by Rev. John McIntosh, Creek...

Provine/Hamons' Station This Rural Rt.

Riverside School Begun by U.S. Quaker Agents 1871 This school opened at the Indian agency on Sugar Creek with 8 pupils.

Most prominent Oklahoma landmark seen on California Road by Capt. R. B. Marcy.

Hinton, OK

The History of the Hinton area is showcased at the Hinton Historical Museum & Parker House.