Hominy Osage Round House
The Osage Round House is a 16-sided structure and is the only such round house standing in Osage County, Oklahoma.
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| Location | Osage County, Oklahoma |
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| Nearest city | Hominy, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 36°24′41″N 96°23′7″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1919 |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002013[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 16, 1979 |
Description and history
It is located on a 40 acres platted separately from the rest of Hominy, and is owned by the Osage Nation.[1][2] The top of the roof is an opening which is covered with a small conical roof. The vent is used for ventilation, activated by opening the windows and doors. The peak is also used as a bell tower.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1979.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- Ruth, Kent (October 1, 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Osage Round House". National Park Service. Retrieved November 11, 2014. and one photo
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