Nail's Station Explained

Nail's Station
Map Label:Nail's Station
Label Position:right
Label Background:transparent
Map Width:235
Map Alt:Located in Oklahoma, close to Blue River
Coordinates:34.1312°N -96.3905°W
Location:Bryan County, Oklahoma
Nearest City:Kenefic, Oklahoma
Built:1858
Sigdate1 Label:Commerce
Sigdate1:1850-1874
Sigdate2 Label:Transportation
Sigdate2:1850-1874
Added:June 29, 1972
Designated Nrhp Type:June 29, 1972
Refnum:72001059
Designated Other1 Num Position:both
Designated Other2 Num Position:both
Designated Other3 Num Position:both

Nail's Station was a stage stand on the old Butterfield Overland Mail route and the Texas Road in Indian Territory. Sometimes called Blue River Station or Nail's Crossing, it was located on the east side of Blue River in what is now Bryan County, Oklahoma. It was operated by Joel H. Nail, a member of a prominent Choctaw family.

Nail's Station was added to the National Register of Historic Places (#72001059) in 1972.

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