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Death's First Visit to Old Faxon (open access)

Death's First Visit to Old Faxon

Article describes the tragedy of the first deaths that struck Faxon, Oklahoma, a frontier town initially called "Slogan" when it was established. Albert S. Gilles, Sr. provides personal recollections and recounts the tale of the burial.
Date: Autumn 1966
Creator: Gilles, Albert S., Sr.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History