WESTERN PLAINS WEATHERFORD GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

WEATHERFORD, OK

Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Old Science Building (Weatherford, Oklahoma) Historic Science Building on the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Oklahoma.   The three-story Neo-Classical style building was constructed in 1910 and is the oldest extant building on campus.  After completion, it remained vacant for a year until funding was available for furniture and equipment. The old Science Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 (NRHP No.  84003004).  

The University has an interesting history.  It was established by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature in 1901 as the Southwestern Normal School with the first classes held in 1903.  In 1920, two additional years of college were added and the name changed to Southwestern State Teachers College, with the first baccalaureate degrees awarded in 1921.  In 1939, the school’s named was changed to Southwestern State College of Diversified Occupations, in 1941 it was changed to Southwestern Institute of Technology, in 1949 it became the Southwestern State College and finally in 1974 the name was changed to Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Old Science Building (Weatherford, Oklahoma) Credit: cmh2315fl

Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization located in Weatherford, Oklahoma, dedicated to preserving and sharing family history and genealogical research. The society was founded in 1980 and offers a range of resources and services to its members, including access to a large collection of genealogical records, workshops, and guest speakers.

The society's collection includes over 3,000 volumes of family histories, census records, cemetery records, and other genealogical resources. Members also have access to online databases and computer software to aid in their research. The society's monthly meetings feature presentations on various genealogical topics and provide an opportunity for members to share their research and connect with other genealogists.

In addition to its regular meetings, the Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society hosts an annual genealogy conference and participates in local community events. The society also supports genealogical research in the broader community by providing grants to local libraries and museums.

Overall, the Western Plains Weatherford Genealogical Society serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in researching their family history in the Weatherford, Oklahoma area.

WESTERN PLAINS WEATHERFORD GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WEATHERFORD OK. US MID #8404000388

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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WESTERN PLAINS WEATHERFORD GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1672
WEATHERFORD
OK
73096-1672

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MID # 8404000388
Name WESTERN PLAINS WEATHERFORD GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 731335383
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201208
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 35.534804, -98.694621
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 039
US Census Tract: 960700
US Census Block: 4060