The Edwards Store, Inc.

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The Edwards Store, Inc. Built in 1850's, Edwards Store is among only a handful of original buildings remaining along the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail. Call to visit.

Overland Mail Company stage wagons stopped here for passenger meals. Restoration now underway. The Edwards Store, Inc. is responsible for preserving the historic log house and grounds, which served as a meal stop along the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach route prior to the U.S. Civil War, for future geneations to experience. It is one of Oklahoma's oldest buildings and is one of only a handful of remaining structures along the storied 3,000 mile tranportation enterprise that connected St. Louis with San Francisco before the railroads. The Edwards Store/Edwards-Hardaway Homestead & Cemetery historical site was the home of Thomas Edwards, an English storekeeper and Nancy Hardaway Edwards, his Choctaw wife. Thomas was a community leader in Indian Territory, sheltered refugees during the war, and was involved in military intrigue during the conflict in the Choctaw Nation. Together he and Nancy established a thriving business which became the first Red Oak post office during Reconstruction. Jesse Hardaway, Nancy's nephew, assisted his aunt and uncle at the store and inherited the homestead and store following their deaths in 1883 and 1888. The store ceased operations shortly before Oklahoma statehood. Jesse’s youngest son, Edgar and his wife Lula occupied the house until 1981. The historic site with its centerpiece log cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and 2021. Following historic preservation guidelines, The Edwards Store, Inc. has assessed the condition of the log cabin, saved its historic chimneys, protected its log walls from acelerated deterioration, and documented its historic architecture. Archaeological studies have been conducted and the grounds around the cabin have been cleared for restoration activities. Restoration to the 1850-1890 period will begin in Fall 2024. is an Oklahoma not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service and welcomes your support of this endeavor.

Join us for a treasure hunt at the haunted homestead! 🎃🪾👻
10/14/2026

Join us for a treasure hunt at the haunted homestead! 🎃🪾👻

Spectral sightings! An 1858 wayfarer! Join us at the Haunted Homestead October 24 and October 31. Check our Event Page for details.

Spectral sightings! An 1858 wayfarer! Join us at the Haunted Homestead October 24 and October 31. Check our Event Page ...
10/13/2026

Spectral sightings! An 1858 wayfarer! Join us at the Haunted Homestead October 24 and October 31. Check our Event Page for details.

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples day by recognizing Nancy Hardaway Edwards, the Choctaw woman who established the E...
10/12/2026

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples day by recognizing Nancy Hardaway Edwards, the Choctaw woman who established the Edwards-Hardaway Homestead. The homestead is located on the Fort Smith-Boggy Depot Road...a road developed in 1837-1838. This road was created for the removal of the Chickasaw people into their District under the 1837 Treaty of Doaksville. It was later used by John Butterfield's Overland Mail stage wagons from 1858-1861 and is now part of the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail. Our restoration work at the historic homestead includes input from both the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Chickasaw Nation, for which we are grateful.

10/10/2026

What a day! Wins for Sooners and Cowboys AND a championship for the Red Oak Lady Eagles!! Congrats to all!

Our inaugural Halloween event is 15 days away!!! Our vice president Chrissy Gray is very creative. Here’s a sample of he...
10/09/2026

Our inaugural Halloween event is 15 days away!!! Our vice president Chrissy Gray is very creative. Here’s a sample of her work from a few years ago. Bring your youngsters for 🎃 painting! Take a walk through the spooky woods… 👻🪾.
See our Event Page for more details. https://www.facebook.com/share/1F3TQmBp2p/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Here’s where we were one year ago today! Celebrating Fall…with no porches and tarps still on what remained of the roof. ...
10/05/2026

Here’s where we were one year ago today! Celebrating Fall…with no porches and tarps still on what remained of the roof.
So today, on this glorious Fall day, we are celebrating progress! Thank you for your continued support. Join us for some Halloween fun at the “Haunted Homestead”.

Halloween is coming! Join us at the Haunted Homestead! 🎃👻🪾🎃
10/02/2026

Halloween is coming! Join us at the Haunted Homestead! 🎃👻🪾🎃

We’ve had the opportunity to partner with OK SHPO and OAS on numerous occasions as we work to save and share the Edwards...
10/01/2026

We’ve had the opportunity to partner with OK SHPO and OAS on numerous occasions as we work to save and share the Edwards-Hardaway Homestead. The Edwards Store was a meal stop on the Butterfield Overland Stagecoach route and is now recognized as a high-potential historic site for interpretive and educational activities.

Preservation Partners: Who are they?

Established in 1970 under Oklahoma State Statute 74:241, the Oklahoma Archeological Survey (OAS) is housed at the University of Oklahoma and serves as the state’s central authority for managing, documenting, and preserving archeological sites. As the official repository for archeological site information, OAS maintains comprehensive records—including detailed files, topographic maps, and legal descriptions—and coordinates surveys with federal, state, and local agencies.

OAS is charged with conducting research on prehistoric and historic archeological sites, preserving culturally significant locations, and advancing public understanding of Oklahoma’s deep human history. Through publications, lectures, and outreach, the Survey promotes awareness of archeological resources and the importance of their protection.

In its regulatory and advisory role, OAS reviews federal and state projects under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, ensuring that development activities do not harm archeological sites. By combining scientific research, public education, and regulatory oversight, the Oklahoma Archeological Survey plays a critical role in safeguarding the cultural landscapes that define Oklahoma’s past.

Photo: 2026 Archeological Field School

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1329 Classen Drive
Oklahoma City, OK
73103

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