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Ledbetter House

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Ledbetter House
Ledbetter House

The Ledbetter House (also known as the Ledbetter/Taylor House) is a historic house located at 701 West Brooks in Norman, Oklahoma, United States.

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Ledbetter House
West Brooks Street, Norman

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N 35.2075 ° E -97.451111111111 °
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West Brooks Street 775
73069 Norman
Oklahoma, United States
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