Original Townsite

Original Townsite is a neighborhood in Payne, Oklahoma. Original Townsite is situated nearby to the neighborhood Downtown Stillwater, as well as near Berrys.

Type: Neighborhood
Address: Stillwater, 74074
Postal code: 74074

Places of Interest

Highlights include Payne County Courthouse and Selph Building.

Payne County Courthouse

Town hall

Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.

The Payne County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States. Built in 1917, it is constructed of red brick and stone.

Selph Building

Building

Photo: Jiri Lebl, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Selph Building is one of the first commercial buildings to be built in the downtown area of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The James E. Berry Berry House was constructed in 1908. It is significant both because of its association with James E. Berry, Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma from 1935 to 1955, but also because of its unique architectural style, described as “vaguely Italianate with a Midwestern feeling.” The Berry House is a two-story rectangular wood frame with lapped wood siding.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stillwater.

Stillwater

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Stillwater, in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, is home to Oklahoma State University. It has a distinct small town feel combined with a uniquely welcoming mid-west atmosphere, and OSU brings a young diverse population further enriching the city's culture.