Historical Marker

Jabbok Orphanage & School Marker

The marker is at the intersection of Hwy 33 and Hwy 47 on west side of Thomas, Oklahoma. The monument is 1/2 mile south from that marker on South side of cemetery at W. SOUTH and S. 15th. ยท Custer

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

Jabbok Faith Missionary Training Home & Orphanage. A monument 1/2 mi. S. marks site of orphanage est'd 1901 by Abe Eisenhower, uncle of Dwight Eisenhower. Sponsored by local Brethren in Christ Church, it later became Jabbok Bible School. The surrounding cropland is still farmed for missionary purposes.

Location

AddressThe marker is at the intersection of Hwy 33 and Hwy 47 on west side of Thomas, Oklahoma. The monument is 1/2 mile south from that marker on South side of cemetery at W. SOUTH and S. 15th.
CountyCuster
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.742977, -98.756300

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