Jesse Chisholm’s “Chisholm Springs Springhouse” Added to National Register of Historic Places

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are pleased to announce the National Register of Historic Places designation for the following property in Oklahoma. The National Register of Historic Places is our nation’s official list of properties significant in our past.

Pottawatomie County
Chisholm Springs Springhouse
Vicinity of Asher

Constructed in 1846, the Chisholm Springs Springhouse is the earliest American settlement in Pottawatomie County and the only remaining feature of the mid-19th century Chisholm Springs Trading Post established by Jesse Chisholm from 1847 until 1861. The Chisholm Springs Springhouse is listed in the National Register for its association with Exploration and Settlement and for its potential to yield archaeological information regarding springhouse construction and use in early settlement times in Oklahoma Territory.

Listing in the National Register of Historic Places is an honorific designation that provides recognition, limited protection, and, in some cases, financial incentives for these important properties. The SHPO identifies, evaluates, and nominates properties for this special designation.

The State Historic Preservation Office is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites, and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs, and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.