Western Motel

Originally built in the 1950s by Henry and Emelia Wrage, the property was first known as the Quarter Horse Motel, complete with motel rooms and even horse stables for traveling equestrians. In the 1970s, it was rebranded as the Western Motel.

In 2001, Bill and Barbara Wood purchased the motel—Bill was 80 years old at the time! They operated it for nearly two decades until Bill passed away at the incredible age of 100 in 2020. In early 2021, their daughter Beth Hilburn and her husband Alan took over, embarking on a major renovation project to bring new life to the historic motel.

Today, the Western Motel features 20 newly remodeled rooms with full size beds, each updated with modern flooring, fresh paint, and thoughtful decor. Each room comes equipped with:

• A small refrigerator
• WIFI
• Streaming TV
• Microwave

Three rooms have been specially designed for Route 66 and Jefferson Highway road trippers, paying tribute to the motel’s legacy as a mid-century waystation.


In 2025, the Western Motel received a grant through the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and Department of Commerce to install a brand-new neon sign—a nostalgic recreation of the original 1950s design. Created by Encino’s 3D Signs in Tulsa, the sign features a cowboy on horseback spinning a lasso, a visual homage to classic roadside Americana. On April 12, 2025, over 150 guests gathered for a festive sign-lighting celebration as the iconic neon once again lit up the Oklahoma sky.

Just steps away from the motel is their sister property, the Hi-Way Cafe —a perfect spot to enjoy a hearty meal before hitting the road again.