Comments on: Centralia, OK http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/ Preserving Oklahoma's Past Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:01:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jessi http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-135599 Jessi Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:24:32 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-135599 I knew that they both worked for Bluejacket schools but I thought that they started out in centralia schools. If I remember correctly. I would have to ask my dad. Do you know of a site where I can find old photos of the town other then what is posted up here. I want to see photos of the town when it was populated. I have gone there in the past couple years and taken lots of pictures of both Centralia as well as Big Creek. The house that my grandparents occupied is no longer standing. I remember visiting that home when I was a kid. Thanks for the information. I knew that they both worked for Bluejacket schools but I thought that they started out in centralia schools. If I remember correctly. I would have to ask my dad. Do you know of a site where I can find old photos of the town other then what is posted up here. I want to see photos of the town when it was populated. I have gone there in the past couple years and taken lots of pictures of both Centralia as well as Big Creek. The house that my grandparents occupied is no longer standing. I remember visiting that home when I was a kid. Thanks for the information.

]]> By: caleb http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-132980 caleb Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:53:18 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-132980 They were my great grandparents, both have passed away in the past 10 years. They were my great grandparents, both have passed away in the past 10 years.

]]> By: guest http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-91058 guest Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:20:06 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-91058 otis miller was a bus driver and was a driver for bluejacket schools. his wife marie was a cook but also for bluejacket not centralia however they both lived in centralia. they lived on the far south side of town in a 2 story houes. it may no longer be standing. i hope this info helps you in some way. otis miller was a bus driver and was a driver for bluejacket schools.
his wife marie was a cook but also for bluejacket not centralia
however they both lived in centralia. they lived on the far south side of town in a 2 story houes. it may no longer be standing.

i hope this info helps you in some way.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-69725 Amanda Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:55:04 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-69725 I am working on my family genealogy and see that my great grandfather, Samuel S. Cox lived in Centralia, OK in the 1920 census and died there in 1933. Any information is appreciated. AmandaRHall@yahoo.com I am working on my family genealogy and see that my great grandfather, Samuel S. Cox lived in Centralia, OK in the 1920 census and died there in 1933. Any information is appreciated.
AmandaRHall@yahoo.com

]]> By: Mike White http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-67169 Mike White Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:31:24 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-67169 My mother was born in Centralia 1920, and graduated from high school there, class of 1935, there were a wopping '8' in her graduating class picture, I can only identify her from the group. They were the Wagnon Family, of Marshall J Wagnon, and Elizabeth [Osborn] Wagnon, many buried in the Centralia Cemetery, with the parents. Marshall was Cherokee, their history in the territory began in 1817. I have visited Centralia once, in late 1990's, I had family living in the Vinita area, and was able to get a cousin to take me on a tour of Centralia. My mother had told me of the long walks to school, her father farmed in the area and worked in a mine (?), He had 12 children to support, and was able to put half through college, several became educators in the area. I had taken a few pictures on my visit, nothing extensive. I really appreciate your photo's and history discreptions, and will pass it on to the family. Thank you so much... My mother was born in Centralia 1920, and graduated from high school there, class of 1935, there were a wopping '8' in her graduating class picture, I can only identify her from the group. They were the Wagnon Family, of Marshall J Wagnon, and Elizabeth [Osborn] Wagnon, many buried in the Centralia Cemetery, with the parents. Marshall was Cherokee, their history in the territory began in 1817. I have visited Centralia once, in late 1990's, I had family living in the Vinita area, and was able to get a cousin to take me on a tour of Centralia. My mother had told me of the long walks to school, her father farmed in the area and worked in a mine (?), He had 12 children to support, and was able to put half through college, several became educators in the area.
I had taken a few pictures on my visit, nothing extensive. I really appreciate your photo's and history discreptions, and will pass it on to the family. Thank you so much…

]]> By: Brad http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-57699 Brad Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:12:37 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-57699 Hi Bree, I have always wanted to come up to Centralia. I have a hobby of metal detecting and have done some research on your town and was wondering if it would be possible to get some names of the landowners so I can get permission to search. I am a responsible detectorist and would only do this if permission was granted. Thank you for your time. Brad Hi Bree,

I have always wanted to come up to Centralia. I have a hobby of metal detecting and have done some research on your town and was wondering if it would be possible to get some names of the landowners so I can get permission to search. I am a responsible detectorist and would only do this if permission was granted. Thank you for your time.

Brad

]]> By: Brad http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-54769 Brad Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:34:33 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-54769 Hi, I was wondering if it would be possible to tell me if there would be anyone who would be willing to let me come up and use a metal detector to hunt for coins and relics etc around some of the buildings that remain. I have been doing this hobby for several years now and have always wanted to come up to Centralia as I find it an interesting town. Thank you in advance. Brad Hi,

I was wondering if it would be possible to tell me if there would be anyone who would be willing to let me come up and use a metal detector to hunt for coins and relics etc around some of the buildings that remain. I have been doing this hobby for several years now and have always wanted to come up to Centralia as I find it an interesting town. Thank you in advance.

Brad

]]> By: Kim http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-46456 Kim Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:39:20 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-46456 I believe I am a decendent of J.H. Hargrove....My fathers family is from the south he was named Jeremiah Hargrove and my initials are K.A. Hargrove I believe I am a decendent of J.H. Hargrove….My fathers family is from the south he was named Jeremiah Hargrove and my initials are K.A. Hargrove

]]> By: Jessi http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-43204 Jessi Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:02:14 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-43204 My great grandmother, Marie Miller, was a school cook for many years in Centralia. My great grandfather, Otis Miller, drove the school bus. My grandmother, Inez Miller, tells us of her many stories of Centralia basketball and how good they were. I have few memories of Centralia, but I have a story that my father wrote on his experiences there visiting every Sunday for family dinners and the many times he stayed there with his grandparents. I hold his stories very dear to me and the town has built many great people. I enjoyed reading this site. I wish I could find a site that had more information on the town and photos. If anyone knows of one then please share. My great grandmother, Marie Miller, was a school cook for many years in Centralia. My great grandfather, Otis Miller, drove the school bus. My grandmother, Inez Miller, tells us of her many stories of Centralia basketball and how good they were. I have few memories of Centralia, but I have a story that my father wrote on his experiences there visiting every Sunday for family dinners and the many times he stayed there with his grandparents. I hold his stories very dear to me and the town has built many great people. I enjoyed reading this site. I wish I could find a site that had more information on the town and photos. If anyone knows of one then please share.

]]> By: Jessi http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-43202 Jessi Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:57:05 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-43202 There are several abandoned buildings there. I too did some photos over there. There is also a small area just north of Centralia called Big Creek and it has an awesome old bridge that would be ideal for a shoot. There are several abandoned buildings there. I too did some photos over there. There is also a small area just north of Centralia called Big Creek and it has an awesome old bridge that would be ideal for a shoot.

]]> By: Matt http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-36194 Matt Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:12:38 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-36194 Does anyone know who owns the abonded buildings? I am looking for a place to do a photoshoot for a motorcycle magazine and would liek to try this place out. Just dont want to upset any of the locals or owners. Does anyone know who owns the abonded buildings? I am looking for a place to do a photoshoot for a motorcycle magazine and would liek to try this place out. Just dont want to upset any of the locals or owners.

]]> By: Phillip Story http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-35860 Phillip Story Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:31:42 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-35860 I was so glad to find this site I am keeping it as a favorite on my laptop. I am a fourth generation Oklahoman and proud of it. It is nice to connect with others who have ties to Centralia and to see how the stories told to me relate. I was so glad to find this site I am keeping it as a favorite on my laptop. I am a fourth generation Oklahoman and proud of it. It is nice to connect with others who have ties to Centralia and to see how the stories told to me relate.

]]> By: Phillip Story http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-35858 Phillip Story Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:21:38 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-35858 My grandpa was born in Centralia Dec. 18, 1904 his name was Hugh Story, his fathers name was Tobe Story. Tobe was burried at Pheasant Hill way before my time. I am familliar with the Nix name I heard my grandpa mention that name and I worked with a Tom Nix at Carters in Vinita. According to my grandpa Tom used to ride to town with them on their wagon. My grandpa was born in Centralia Dec. 18, 1904 his name was Hugh Story, his fathers name was Tobe Story. Tobe was burried at Pheasant Hill way before my time. I am familliar with the Nix name I heard my grandpa mention that name and I worked with a Tom Nix at Carters in Vinita. According to my grandpa Tom used to ride to town with them on their wagon.

]]> By: Debra http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-35673 Debra Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:29:10 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-35673 I'm descended from Henry Hyman's brother. I believe he's the tall blond man with moustache standing in the back. There is a strong family resemblance between him and my father who is his nephew. I'm descended from Henry Hyman's brother. I believe he's the tall blond man with moustache standing in the back. There is a strong family resemblance between him and my father who is his nephew.

]]> By: lynjo Ruiz http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-28213 lynjo Ruiz Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:14:23 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-28213 I also would like to explore the documentation of the little town.I am a history buff.and love info on undocumented ghost towns I find them very intresting! Would love to hook up and do some research on these ghost towns. I also would like to explore the documentation of the little town.I am a history buff.and love info on undocumented ghost towns I find them very intresting! Would love to hook up and do some research on these ghost towns.

]]> By: Tom http://www.abandonedok.com/centraliaok/#comment-28204 Tom Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:42:57 +0000 http://www.AbandonedOK.com/?p=2362#comment-28204 I just googled to your site by chance and what a find! After a conference with another family member we believe the W.W.Clapper mentioned in the photo is William Warwick Clapper who settled in this area after leaving Paris, MO. Warwicks family settled in this area and had a farm for a number of years. We think he is probably the older gent in the front row as he was about 60 years old at the time of the photo and my relative believes there is a resemblance to his father. There is a listing of a grocer J.F. Clawsen who I wonder if it wasn't J.F. Claussen who also came from the Paris, MO area and married my GGrandfathers sister while they were also there around 1900. Who compiled the background on this town, I'd love to find out more on the location of some of the source documentation they used, other photos? I just googled to your site by chance and what a find! After a conference with another family member we believe the W.W.Clapper mentioned in the photo is William Warwick Clapper who settled in this area after leaving Paris, MO. Warwicks family settled in this area and had a farm for a number of years. We think he is probably the older gent in the front row as he was about 60 years old at the time of the photo and my relative believes there is a resemblance to his father. There is a listing of a grocer J.F. Clawsen who I wonder if it wasn't J.F. Claussen who also came from the Paris, MO area and married my GGrandfathers sister while they were also there around 1900. Who compiled the background on this town, I'd love to find out more on the location of some of the source documentation they used, other photos?

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