555 N. 12th
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401

     

Property Description

At the Hayes House you will be treated to an elegant

experience as you step back in time. This three-story

home filled with antique Victorian and French

furnishings, turn of the century chandeliers, and fine

oak woodwork has an interesting history. Oscar Hayes

was a wealthy businessman in Muskogee when

Oklahoma was Indian Territory. His desire was to be

the first Governor of Oklahoma in 1907 when it became

a state. He began construction on the house that year

with the intention of making this house the Governor's

Mansion.

Unfortunately, he did not win the race,