Our World – Leedey, Oklahoma Tornado Monument

Work took me way out to western Oklahoma last week to the oilfield and ranching town of Leedey. I got there a little early and so checked out the local city park.

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In amongst the war memorial and playground was a seemingly friviolous steel structure. It was twisty and turney (that is a word here in Oklahoma) and had Christmas lights on it and several everyday objects.

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It turns out that it is not frivolous at all. It is a memorial to the six people who died in a tornado that hit Leedey on May 31, 1947.

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What a memorial. Apparently it was built by school children aged seven through eighteen during art classes. I think the monument is a tribute to the kids as well as the victims of the storm.

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And guess what there was a geocache hidden right nearby named Leedey Park” placed by kbaldeagle and  Jeritexas.

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(I actually don’t think this is the real jail.)

Another sight in town is the Jail. It seems pretty secure although they have a little work to do to get it up to standard. If you are a person that likes to engage in criminal behavior, western Oklahoma is not the place for you to be.

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14 thoughts on “Our World – Leedey, Oklahoma Tornado Monument

  1. Sylvia K

    Some clever young people live in Leedey! It does indeed look like a tornado!! The jail is a great reminder to behave myself — never easy!! And why am I not surprised about the geocache???? Sounds like a worthwhile trip! Hope your week is off to a good start!

    Sylvia

  2. Leedslass

    That’s a fantastic memorial, more so as it comes from the imagination of children. Re. the jail, it looks as though it would make a delightful bijou residence.
    Perhaps a holiday home for the Yogi family?

  3. SandyCarlson

    The jailhouse isn’t grandfathered? Well, it sure has me rethinking heading west to embark on a life of crime.

    That creation and that first stop are just plain amazing. I love the way you tied in the water tower.

    Thanks for sharing the treasures along the byways of your world. Everything’s big, I think. And wonderful.

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