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One of 6 National Register listings published here for Kiowa County · listed in 1980 · category: Building · built in 1912.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Hobart Public Library
Built in 1912. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 200 S. Main St., Hobart, 73651
- When was it listed? October 1980
- Category. building
- Census division. Hobart
- When was it built? 1912
- National Register reference number. 80003267 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.
Fires near this property
1 since 2009Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 1 fire within 5 miles of Hobart Public Library in 2009, burning about 5 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2009 | Debris and open burning | 5.0 acres | Anadarko Agency | ELK CREEK |
Mines and quarries near this property
4 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 4 workings within 5 miles of Hobart Public Library: 3 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Flagstone. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Unknown Sandstone Quarry | Flagstone | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sandstone Quarry | Flagstone | Past Producer |
Storms near this property
60 of 162 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Hobart, the town this property stands in, in 162 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 83 hail, 59 thunderstorm wind, 10 flash flood, 5 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Hobart | $150,000 | Two swift-water rescues were initiated due to high water in Hobart. Two bridges were heavily damaged. Thirty homes and eight business reported some kind of flood damage. Four-hundred and fifty feet of railroad tracks along HWY 9 in Hobart were washed out. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Hobart | $100,000 | Widespread flooding was reported in the city of Hobart due to rapidly rising water. Several houses were evacuated due to the high water. 35-40 people in total were evacuated from their homes. Access to some of the houses could not be done without a boat. The intersection of HWY 9 and Eastern was closed with four feet of water flowing over it. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| August 1997 | Flash Flood | Hobart | $100,000 | After 8.6 inches of rain fell in less than 12 hours, portions of Hobart suffered from severe flash flooding. Seven houses and several businesses, including a carpet store, a saloon, and a radio station, were flooded. Two homes in the 700 block of South Monroe were evacuated due to rising water. Numerous roads were covered by flash flood waters, and eight to ten people had to be rescued from their vehicles by emergency personnel. |
| May 2019 | Tornado (EF2) | Hobart | $75,000 | A large tornado developed north-northeast of Hobart and moved north-northeast to just southwest of the intersection of US-183 and the Kiowa-Washita County line. One mobile home received roof damage, a number of barns and outbuildings were damaged or destroyed, and trees and power poles were damaged, including at least four wooden large transmission line poles that were snapped. As this tornado was dissipating, a second tornado was developing about one mile to the NW in Washita County. |
| August 2007 | Tornado (EF1) | Hobart | $50,000 | A tornado touched down to the east-southeast of Hobart and moved north. The tornado destroyed a large barn, and damaged power lines, numerous trees and farm implements. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| March 2003 | Tornado (F1) | Hobart | $50,000 | The tornado started about four miles east-southeast of Hobart and tracked northeastward. About midway through the path, a home received F1 damage when a large part of its roof was removed and blown to the south. The house appeared to be small but was well built with brick. Two barns just east of the house were also destroyed. About 12 power poles were blown down in this area as well. In the area around the tornado, a broad area of minor wind damage occurred to small structures. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $50,000 | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $20,000 | Several homes, barns, and a grainery sustained minor damage. Tree limbs and power lines were also downed. The main area of damage was along Highway 183 from Hobart south. The report was relayed by the Kiowa county sheriff. |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $20,000 | A semi-tractor trailer rig was blown over into a bar ditch near the intersection of Highway 183 and Highway 9. |
| March 2003 | Tornado (F1) | Hobart | $20,000 | This tornado developed about five miles east of Hobart. The tornado first tracked northeastward for 1.5 miles before making a turn to the northwest for another 1.5 miles. After the tornado turned northwestward, it appeared to reach its peak intensity, which is where several small oil storage tanks were rolled or lifted and carried for a considerable distance. A few power poles were blown down as well. In the area around the tornado, a broad area of minor wind damage occurred to small structures. |
| April 2019 | Flood | Hobart | $10,000 | A few vehicles stalled as they attempted to cross an intersection that usually floods. |
| September 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $8,000 | A tree was blown onto two cars at 4th and Randlett. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| September 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $8,000 | A tree was blown down onto two vehicles. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| March 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $5,000 | A storage facility in the south part of Hobart was damaged by thunderstorm winds, likely associated with a gustnado. Video and reports from storm chasers observed a brief area of surface rotation associated with power flashes in the vicinity of this damaged storage facility. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $2,000 | Social media image showing a large tree blown down, landing on a carport. Time is radar estimated. |
| September 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $2,000 | A window was blown out at the Ford Dealership at 4th and Washington. Monetary damages were estimated. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $2,000 | Power poles were downed. |
| August 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $1,000 | no account filed |
| March 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | $700 | A 10x10 foot covered steel dog pen anchored into the ground was flipped by a severe wind gust. The pen was anchored at six points with re-bar. |
| April 2026 | Hail | Hobart | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Three-inch diameter tree branches were blown down. The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is estimated from radar observations. |
| July 2025 | Hail | Hobart | - | The report was relayed through mPING. |
| July 2025 | Hail | Hobart | - | The report was relayed through mPING. The event time is adjusted based on radar observations and additional nearby reports. |
| July 2025 | Hail | Hobart | - | Hailfall along County Road 2180. The location is approximate. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Hobart | - | MPing report. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Hobart | - | MPing report. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Hobart | - | MPing report. Time is radar estimated. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Hobart | - | MPing report. |
| April 2024 | Hail | Hobart | - | MPing report. Time is radar estimated. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Hobart | - | MPing report. |
| June 2023 | Hail | Hobart | - | Based on radar evidence, hailfall likely occurred prior (2010-2015 LST) to report time. |
| May 2020 | Hail | Hobart | - | Mping report. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Measured at intersection of Hwy 183 and Hwy 9. |
| May 2019 | Hail | Hobart | - | Quarter size hail in Hobart. Zero visibility also reported due to rain and hail. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Estimated gusts. |
| April 2019 | Flood | Hobart | - | Water reaching up to homes in Hobart area. |
| April 2019 | Hail | Hobart | - | Nickel to ping pong ball sized hail covering the ground. |
| December 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Measured at Hobart, OK. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Numerous trees were damaged. Several barns were damaged with shingles removed from homes. Time estimated from radar. |
| July 2010 | Flash Flood | Hobart | - | Most of the streets in Hobart had to be closed due to very high water. The water was over a foot deep in places, especially along Highway 9 and Business Highway 9. Highway 9 was closed due to the high water for over 4 hours. Five high-water rescues occurred at a nursing home, and one person had to be rescued from their car. No injuries were reported with the flooding. |
| June 2007 | Heavy Rain | Hobart | - | A total of 3.45 inches of rain fell between 11:55 pm and 12:55 am. |
| June 2007 | Flood | Hobart | - | Four feet of water covered the roadway making it impassable. Other flooding was reported near Gotebo and Mountain View. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Hobart | - | HWY 9 between HWY 183 and HWY 54 at Gotebo closed due to high water. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Hobart | - | Water was reported over HWY 9 between HWY 44 and Lone Wolf. |
| August 2007 | Flash Flood | Hobart | - | Business HWY 9 was closed due to high water. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| June 2004 | Flash Flood | Hobart | - | Rainfall totals up to 5 inches in the Hobart, OK area during the evening and overnight hours of June 21-22 produced flash flooding along Frisco Creek. The creek overflowed its banks and flooded Third Street and Business Highway 9 in Hobart during the late morning hours of June 22. |
| October 2004 | Flash Flood | Hobart | - | At 8:30 am CST, the Kiowa County sheriff's office reported that Elk Creek had overflowed its banks and had inundated E1370 (Iris) Road, about 2.5 miles west of Hobart. |
| June 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Hobart | - | Hail was observed 2 miles east of the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 183. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Hobart | - | Hail was observed near the intersection of Business Highway 9 and Highway 183. |
| May 2003 | Hail | Hobart | - | Hail was observed near the intersection of Business Highway 9 and Highway 183. |
| June 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| June 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by the Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. |
| May 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Hobart | - | Wind was measured by Oklahoma mesonet. |
| October 2001 | Tornado (F0) | Hobart | - | D1. This tornado was brief and resulted in no damage. |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
4 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Hobart City Hall | under 500 feet | 1978 |
 | Kiowa County Courthouse | under 500 feet | 1984 |
 | Downtown Hobart Historic District | 0.1 miles | 2005 |
 | Hobart Rock Island Depot | 0.3 miles | 1995 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 80003267 in Record Group 79. |
| Kiowa County | All 6 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.