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One of 6 National Register listings published here for Mayes County · listed in 1983 · category: Building.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 201 W. Main St., Chouteau, 74337
- When was it listed? July 1983
- Category. building
- Census division. Pryor Creek
- National Register reference number. 83002091 - 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
19 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 19 fires within 5 miles of Farmers and Merchants Bank between 1993 and 2012, burning about 5,426 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 7 were 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 |
|---|---|
| Arson/incendiarism | 7 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5 |
| Debris and open burning | 4 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 1 |
| Smoking | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 1996 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | not named |
| 6 August 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 30 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 40308 |
| 6 August 2001 | Debris and open burning | 14 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | not named |
| 4 August 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30347 |
| 5 July 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 12 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30270 |
| 4 July 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30276 |
| 27 May 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 14 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30238 |
| 18 May 2012 | Arson/incendiarism | 50 acres | Oklahoma Division of Forestry | 30232 |
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 Farmers and Merchants Bank: 4 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken. 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 Limestone Pit | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pits | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown Sand Pits | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer |
Storms near this property
60 of 88 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Chouteau, the town this property stands in, in 88 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 43 thunderstorm wind, 39 hail, 3 flash flood, 3 tornado. The reports record 1 death and 3 injuries. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | 1 killed, 1 hurt, $15,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind flipped a horse-drawn buggy injuring two passengers, one critically. The critically injured woman died in a hospital from her injuries on September 3rd. The strong wind also destroyed a barn and damaged two others in this vicinity. |
| May 2010 | Tornado (EF2) | Chouteau | 2 hurt, $300,000 | The tornado that developed near Inola in Rogers County moved northeast toward Chouteau. In Mayes County, the tornado severely damaged several homes, destroyed a metal shop, snapped or uprooted numerous trees, and snapped numerous high tension wire poles. The estimated peak wind in this tornado based on this damage in Mayes County was 115 mph. Two people were injured by flying debris. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $1,100,000 | Thunderstorm wind resulted in an estimated $1.1 million in damage across Mayes County during this severe thunderstorm. At least $408,000 of that estimate was from debris removal and damage to the utility infrastructure across the county. Some people were without power for over a week. |
| April 2008 | Hail | Chouteau | $50,000 | Large hail damaged automobiles and homes. |
| June 2014 | Hail | Chouteau | $25,000 | Baseball size hail broke windows in homes and vehicles. |
| May 2020 | Hail | Chouteau | $20,000 | Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes. |
| May 2020 | Hail | Chouteau | $20,000 | Golf ball size hail damaged vehicles and homes. |
| August 2018 | Tornado (EF0) | Chouteau | $20,000 | This is the second segment of a two-segment tornado. In Mayes County, the tornado snapped large tree limbs, tossed horse trailers, damaged outbuildings, and damaged mobile homes as it moved northeast from the W600 Road to north of the W550 Road. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 75 to 85 mph. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $20,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind destroyed concrete block outbuildings, damaged the roof of several school buildings, blew down a few power poles, and blew down several trees at and near the Chouteau School. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $15,000 | Thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn and uprooted around ten trees. |
| June 2014 | Hail | Chouteau | $15,000 | no account filed |
| March 2026 | Tornado (EF1) | Chouteau | $10,000 | This is the second segment of a two-segment tornado. The tornado moved into Mayes County near the E 580 Road, where large tree limbs were snapped and several power poles were blown down. It moved across open country until it dissipated near the W 570 Road and S 427 Road. Based on this damage, maximum estimated wind in this segment of the tornado was 95 to 105 mph. |
| May 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $10,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down large tree limbs and damaged shingles on numerous homes. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power poles and power lines. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto a home, and blew down power lines. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power lines on Redbud Road east of Chouteau. |
| June 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $5,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind blew the awning off the Fiesta Mart on Highway 412. |
| August 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour snapped off two power poles and ripped metal sheets off of two buildings. |
| June 2018 | Hail | Chouteau | $5,000 | no account filed |
| June 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $3,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew power lines down. |
| October 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $2,000 | Strong thunderstorm wind damaged the roof of a home. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $2,000 | Windows were blown out of a home northwest of Chouteau. |
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $2,000 | Power lines were blown down in Chouteau. |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs and power lines. |
| July 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $500 | no account filed |
| March 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $100 | Several large tree limbs were blown down. |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $100 | Large tree limbs were blown down and partially blocked a road southwest of Chouteau. |
| June 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | $100 | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 63 mph in Chouteau. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph. |
| August 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down multiple trees. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured to 80 mph. |
| June 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted several large trees. |
| August 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down a tree onto Old Highway 33. |
| April 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind snapped large tree limbs. |
| May 2020 | Flash Flood | Chouteau | - | Portions of several roads were flooded in and around Chouteau, including Highway 69, which was closed. Several swift water rescues were conducted in the area. |
| July 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees on S 426 Road and W 590 Road. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to near 60 mph. |
| July 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind blew down trees south of Chouteau. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | A storm chaser measured thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph. |
| March 2012 | Flash Flood | Chouteau | - | Several roads in and around town were flooded by high water. |
| May 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | An amateur radio operator measured 60 mph thunderstorm wind gusts in Chouteau. |
| April 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 65 mph were estimated. Large tree limbs were blown down. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Strong thunderstorm wind gusted to near 70 mph. |
| May 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm wind was estimated to gust to near 60 mph. |
| May 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down a few large tree limbs. |
| October 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 miles an hour blew down several trees. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 miles an hour blew down large tree limbs. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Chouteau | - | Location: at the entrance to the western end of the Cherokee Turnpike |
| May 1999 | Flash Flood | Chouteau | - | There was street flooding in Chouteau. |
| April 1999 | Hail | Chouteau | - | Location: Rogers/Mayes county line on US Hwy 412 |
| May 1995 | Hail | Chouteau | - | Severe thunderstorms redeveloped in northeast Oklahoma during the late afternoon of May 17th. Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 to 100 miles an hour just south of Wynona blew a car off a highway into a bar ditch. Strong thunderstorm winds uprooted a large tree in Pawnee and blew down several large tree limbs seven miles northeast of Barnsdall. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 70 miles an hour five miles south of Bartlesville and five miles east of Inola. Quarter-size hail fell at Wynona, at Broken Arrow, and five miles south of Bartlesville. Dime to quarter-size hail fell two miles east of Chouteau, and dime to nickel- size hail fell at several other locations in northeast Oklahoma. |
| October 1994 | Hail | Chouteau | - | Severe thunderstorms developed in northeast Oklahoma during the early morning of October 20th and produced large hail. Nickel-size hail fell at Vera, dime- to nickel-size hail fell at Claremore, and dime-size hail fell at Collinsville and 1 mile east of Chouteau. |
| March 2023 | Hail | Chouteau | - | no account filed |
| May 2017 | Hail | Chouteau | - | no account filed |
| June 2014 | Hail | Chouteau | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Chouteau | - | no account filed |
| April 2011 | Hail | Chouteau | - | no account filed |
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
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territorial Commercial District | 0.6 miles | 1983 | |
| Union Mission Site | 4.9 miles | 1971 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 83002091 in Record Group 79. |
| Mayes 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.