Claremore, Oklahoma OK Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Claremore is the county seat of Rogers County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 16,773 at the 2006 census. There are many historic homes and other buildings in Claremore, including the old business district. In 2002, Claremore's historic core received a rebuilding grant from the state's Oklahoma Main Street program. Claremore is located at 36.315181, -95.612784. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.8 km² (12.3 mi²). 31.2 km² (12.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.96%) is water. Claremore's primary water source is called Claremore Lake. The lake flows into Dog Creek which in turn flows eventually into the Verdigris River.

Claremore is home to the main campus of Rogers State University, a bachelor's and associate's degree granting state institution. The Claremore campus serves almost 3,000 students.

Attractions:
J.M Davis Arms and Historical Museum, Oklahoma Military Academy Museum, and Lynn Riggs Memorial Museum

National Register of Historic Places:
The Belvidere - the 1907 Victorian-style mansion of prominent citizen and banker John M. Bayless
Claremore Auto Dealership - now called "Claremore Tire," an old auto dealer in the central business district
Eastern University Preparatory School - administration building of Rogers State University
Mendenhall's Bath House - a historic building in "Radium Town"
Maurice Meyer Barracks - a building on the campus of Rogers State University, contains OMA Museum
Will Rogers Hotel - a hotel in downtown Claremore, now renovated for usage as apartments for senior citizens

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