Oklahoma's National Register of Historic Places

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ID Number 70000535
Historic Name UNION AGENCY
Description of Significance THE UNION AGENCY WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE U.S. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS WITH THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES IN OKLAHOMA. COMPLETED IN 1876, THE UNION AGENCY IS A TWO-STORY BUILDING CONSTRUCTED OF LIGHT GRAY LIMESTONE. IT HAS A HIPPED ROOF, WITH ELABORATE PORCHES ON THE EAST AND SOUTH FACADES. ELABORATE QUOINING IN A LIGHTER STONE ACCENTS DOORWAYS. LISTED IN NATIONAL REGISTER 10/6/1970.
Current Name SAME
Address AGENCY HILL IN HONOR HEIGHTS PARK
City MUSKOGEE VICINITY
County MUSKOGEE
Lot
Block
Current Section NE 1/4 SECTION 20
Township 15N
Range 18E
Type BUILDING
Historic Function GOVERNMENT
Current Function RECREATION AND CULTURE: MUSEUM
Area Significance 1 ETHNIC HERITAGE: NATIVE AMERICAN
Area Significance 2 POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Date Prepared 10/6/70
Year Built 1875
Original Site YES
Architect/Builder PROCTOR AND MAXWELL - BUILDER
Architectural Style UNCOLLECTED
Roof Material ASPHALT
Wall Material STONE: LIMESTONE
Window Material WOOD
Door Material WOOD
Decorative Details BAY WINDOW
Condition EXCELLENT
Comments
Restricted N