East Central State Normal School
Also known as Science Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About East Central State Normal School
East Central State Normal School, at East Central University campus, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 23, 1986. It was among the first 2 of Ada’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 7 other Oklahoma listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isHistoric building in Ada, Oklahoma, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 104 MB · National Archives↗Finding East Central State Normal School
East Central University campus, Ada
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of East Central State Normal School
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Questions about East Central State Normal School
Is East Central State Normal School on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 23, 1986 (Register number 86003470).
Is East Central State Normal School a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit East Central State Normal School?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of East Central State Normal School?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 104 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 86511978 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.