Morris House
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About Morris House
Morris House, at 221 Tolson Blvd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 8, 1994: the first place in Langston to be listed. Only 751 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older. The Register lists it for its black history and exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as National Folk, as it does for 9 other Oklahoma listings.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 63 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
221 Tolson Blvd., Langston · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Morris House
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Questions about Morris House
Is Morris House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 8, 1994 (Register number 94001082).
Is Morris House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Guthrie Historic District, 10.5 miles away.
Can you visit Morris House?
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 Morris House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 63 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 86511427. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.