Heartland of America Museum

1600 W. Frontage Rd., Weatherford, OK
Phone: 580-774-212

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The Heartland of America Museum opened on June 12, 2007. It is a great museum to visit and has 32 major historical exhibits and over 38 aisle cabinet exhibits. Outside there is an old Valentine Diner, a one room school house, a pioneer jail and a blacksmith shop.

The first Valentine Diner in Weatherford opened on Route 66 in 1941. This "Aristocat" model is the third diner to occupy that same location on Route 66 at 305 West Main. This one opened in the early 1960s after having been moved there from El Reno, OK. According to the museum info Elvis Presley stopped at this diner three times and on April 22, 1960 signed the guest book with his signature and commented, "Cool, Daddy." The diner was donated to the museum by the county in 2002 and then restored.

The Heartland of America Museum is located at 1600 W. Frontage Road, south side of I-40 between exits 82 and 84.

Photo(s): 2009 - 2012