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.

Overland Mail Company stage wagons stopped here for passenger meals and to rest the mule teams at The Narrows. 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

06/21/2026

With Preservation Oklahoma, Inc. – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

The Edwards Store, Butterfield Historical Trail

05/31/2026

Thanks for joining us this month as we’ve celebrated historic preservation. We are grateful for your support on our journey! Check out our artisan contractor’s YouTube channel for a guided tour!

The Edwards Store, Butterfield Historical Trail A walk around my building restoration on the Historic Butterfield Trail. The Edwards store was built in 1851 in Choctaw Indian territory as a residence and e...

05/28/2026

Happy birthday to the Oklahoma Historical Society! One of our partners in restoring the historic homestead cabin. 🎂🎶🎉

🎉 It’s our birthday! 🎉

The Oklahoma Historical Society was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association to preserve newspapers. Over the years, the OHS has developed numerous collections, programs, research centers, museums, historic homes, and military sites across the state. All of this helps us fulfill our mission to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people.

(20615.10, Oklahoma Historical Society Photograph Collection, OHS)

05/26/2026

Remembering. Preservation Month-Day 25
Hardaway-McCann Cemetery

Photos from The Edwards Store, Inc.'s post

05/20/2026

The launching of the dream! With Back Roads History Tours in 2019!
Happy Historic Preservation Month-Day 20

05/16/2026

Day 16 of Historic Preservation Month. We’ve made a lot of progress in the last year, but we have miles to go before we sleep. Please join us on the next part of the porch restoration journey —the enclosed 1860s back porch that became Grandma Lula Hardaway’s bedroom— with your donation today. Thank you. www.theedwardsstore.org

Day 16 · May 16, 2025 – Jan 25, 2026 📸 Shared album · Tap to view!

05/10/2026

Preservation Month-Day 9
2018 Listed as one of Preservation Oklahoma, Inc.’s Most Endangered Places. NO LONGER, thanks to our preservation partners and supporters like you! To help us continue our work, donate today at www.theedwardsstore.org.