Will Rogers constructed in nearby Claremore on the site purchased by Rogers in 1911 for his retirement home. On May 19, 1944, Rogers's body was moved from a holding vault in Glendale, California, to the tomb. After his wife Betty died later that year, she was also interred there. A casting of the Davidson sculpture that stands in National Statuary Hall, paid for by Davidson, was installed at the museum. Both the birthplace and the museum are open to the public. Many landmarks were named in Rogers' honor: Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, where a recent expansion and renovation included
Rogers Executive Airport For the 12-month period ending May 31, 2015, the airport had 32,000 aircraft operations, an average of 88 per day: 94% general aviation and 6% air taxi. In September 2016, there were 116 aircraft based at this airport: 78 single-engine, 12 multi-engine, 25 jets, and 1 helicopter. Beaver Lake Aviation is the airport's full service FBO. The airport also features a fully staffed Control Tower, as well as on site Index A ARFF coverage provided by Rogers Fire Department Station 3. Beaver Lake Aviation's website is http://www.beaverlakeaviation.com/ Rogers Executive Airport Rogers Executive Airport , also known as Carter Field, is