Marlow Armory

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

From the record

One of 10 National Register listings published here for Stephens County · listed in 1994 · category: Building.

Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
Address. 702 W. Main St., Marlow, 73055
When was it listed? April 1994
Category. building
Census division. Marlow
National Register reference number. 94000282 - 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

4 since 2005

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 4 fires within 5 miles of Marlow Armory between 2005 and 2018, burning about 680 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 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
Missing data/not specified/undetermined	2
Arson/incendiarism	1
Power generation/transmission/distribution	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
16 March 2008	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	under an acre	Chickasaw Agency	IMPERIAL RUBBER
9 February 2008	Power generation/transmission/distribution	12 acres	Chickasaw Agency	FLAMING PIGEON
24 December 2005	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	500 acres	Chickasaw Agency	GATLIN
14 January 2018	Arson/incendiarism	167 acres	Chickasaw Agency	PLAINSMAN

Every fire recorded in Stephens County

Mines and quarries near this property

2 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 2 workings within 5 miles of Marlow Armory: 2 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. 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	Past Producer

Every working recorded in Stephens County

Storms near this property

60 of 150 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Marlow, the town this property stands in, in 150 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 81 hail, 49 thunderstorm wind, 11 flash flood, 7 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
July 2012	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$200,000	Widespread wind damage was reported in Marlow. Numerous trees were blown down with power lines and poles downed. Hail up to the size of tennis balls combined with the winds also damaged roofs and took out windows of homes. Wind gusts were estimated to be greater than 70 mph. Monetary damage estimated.
May 2015	Flash Flood	Marlow	$100,000	Flood waters reported in school building.
April 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$75,000	Multiple trees and power lines blown down throughout the community of Marlow. The metal roof of an event center was blown off. Time is radar estimated.
April 2020	Tornado (EF1)	Marlow	$75,000	A tornado developed just northwest of the city limits of Marlow and moved east-southeast into far northern portions of the city of Marlow. Near the beginning of the tornado, numerous buildings on a farm on the north side of Ballpark Road were heavily damaged, including most of the roof off of a home and an outbuilding. The tornado moved east-southeast breaking large trees and utility poles along Ballpark Road. A number of trees were damaged at the Marlow cemetery on the northeast side of Marlow.
March 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$75,000	A mobile home was severely damaged when its roof was taken off. A roof was also blown off a home. Power lines, tree limbs, and two fences were downed.
August 1999	Lightning	Marlow	$75,000	Lightning struck three oil tanks, igniting a fire. The fire destroyed one of the tanks and severely damaged the other two.
August 1997	Lightning	Marlow	$40,000	Lightning struck and set fire to a house, completely gutting the home.
May 2013	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$30,000	Large trees up to 16 inches in diameter snapped. Minor structural damage also occurred to roofs and fences.
May 2013	Tornado (EF1)	Marlow	$20,000	Several storm chasers and spotters observed a tornado that developed southeast of Marlow, and moved northeast to between Marlow and Bray. Minor damage to trees and power lines was reported. No injuries or fatalities occurred.
October 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$20,000	no account filed
August 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$10,000	Several large tree branches and power lines were downed throughout the time. Monetary damages were estimated.
February 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$6,000	no account filed
May 2018	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$5,000	Numerous trees damaged by strong winds. Tree limbs up to 14 inches in diameter snapped. Roof damage to several homes and structures in Marlow. Time estimated with radar.
June 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$5,000	The strong wind gust caused roof damage and power poles to snap.
May 1995	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$5,000	,,,,,,,,Lightning Duncan and Marlow,07,1817CST,,,0,0,?,?,Flash Flooding
August 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$2,000	A large tree was blown down in the Clear Creak Area. Monetary damages were estimated.
May 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$2,000	no account filed
May 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$1,100	no account filed
June 2005	Tornado (F0)	Marlow	$1,000	The brief tornado was viewed by a storm chaser east of Marlow. The only known damage occurred at St. York Baptist church located 2 miles south of Highway 29 on Cason Road. The church sustained some minor damage to its roof, mainly shingles blown off, and tree limbs downed.
February 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$500	A barn and trees were blown down.
March 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$500	Power poles were blown down by a line of thunderstorms, with winds estimated at 50 to 55 mph.
August 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$500	Trees and power lines were blown down.
June 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$100	Severe thunderstorm winds downed a large tree and knocked out power to the eastern part of town.
June 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$100	Several trees were toppled by severe thunderstorm winds.
June 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$100	Severe thunderstorm winds downed trees and tree limbs.
October 1997	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	$10	Severe thunderstorm winds blew limbs from trees.
March 2026	Hail	Marlow	-	The report was relayed by law enforcement.
April 2026	Hail	Marlow	-	Hailfall at the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Oklahoma Highway 29 in Marlow.
May 2025	Hail	Marlow	-	Hail size increased from quarter-size to ping pong ball-size between 1438 and 1441 LST.
April 2025	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Significant roadway flooding in areas near Marlow Elementary School. Event time is approximate.
November 2025	Hail	Marlow	-	An image was shared on social media. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
April 2024	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Flash flooding reported throughout the community of Duncan. A social media video showed significant roadway flooding near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Oklahoma Highway 7. Event time is approximate.
May 2024	Hail	Marlow	-	Relayed by emergency management.
April 2024	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Water flowing across the roadway, with an estimated depth of 6 inches, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Apache Street in the community of Marlow. Event time is approximate.
April 2024	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	-	A broad swath of wind damage spread from west of Marlow near 3 Mile Road south of Nabor Road, northeast to just north of Marlow. A few trees were snapped, power poles were damaged and one shed was destroyed. Time is estimated.
June 2023	Hail	Marlow	-	MPing report.
July 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	-	Social media image showing a 1224-inch diameter tree uprooted along with several large tree limbs blown down. Time is radar estimated.
May 2020	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	-	Trees down in area of 11TH and Choctaw. Several power outages.
May 2020	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Flood waters threatening home.
April 2020	Hail	Marlow	-	Pea to baseballs fell for 17 minutes.
May 2019	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	-	Public reported by phone call.
June 2018	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	-	No damage reported.
May 2016	Tornado (EFU)	Marlow	-	Numerous spotters and storm chasers observed a tornado near State Highway 7 to the southeast of the town of Central High. No significant damage was reported.
May 2015	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Up to a foot of water on McCurdy road north of Duncan. No damage reported.
May 2015	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Water over south bound lane of Highway 81 north of Highway 7 junction. No damage reported.
May 2015	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Up to a foot of water running over Highway 81. No damage reported.
October 2014	Thunderstorm Wind	Marlow	-	Trees blown down in Marlow.
May 2013	Tornado (EF0)	Marlow	-	A brief tornado was reported via Spotter Network near Marlow. No damage was reported and the tornado lasted a very short time.
April 2012	Hail	Marlow	-	The hail was reported on the north side of town.
July 2012	Hail	Marlow	-	No damage was reported.
April 2011	Hail	Marlow	-	The hail was reported on 8-Mile Road west of Central High.
March 2009	Hail	Marlow	-	The hail was reported on Highway 7.
November 2008	Hail	Marlow	-	Quarter to golfball size hail was reported.
June 2007	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Several streets were closed due to high water.
June 2005	Tornado (F0)	Marlow	-	This tornado was observed by an off-duty Storm Prediction Center meteorologist and several other chasers.
June 2005	Tornado (F0)	Marlow	-	The brief, small tornado was observed by two off-duty Storm Prediction Center(SPC) meteorologists in an open field just south of the Marlow city limits. No damage was reported.
June 2005	Hail	Marlow	-	Hail was reported by KWTV Channel 9 in Oklahoma City.
October 2000	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Highway 29 was closed from Marlow to Highway 76 due to high water.
April 1998	Flash Flood	Marlow	-	Flash flooding washed out a road and flooded two streets.
July 1994	Hail	Marlow	-	Thunderstorms in central and western Oklahoma during the early morning hours on the 1st produced hail up to golf ball-size and damaging winds. Thunderstorm winds broke off large tree limbs in Ames.

Every storm recorded in Stephens County

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

1 within 8 miles

Other 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
	Montgomery-Linam House	0.4 miles	1983

Sources for this property

National Archives record	The nomination case file for reference 94000282 in Record Group 79.
Stephens County	All 10 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.