Eric Standridge is a historian and author who focuses on Oklahoma’s history, with an emphasis on LeFlore County and Poteau. Contact Author About Poteau, Oklahoma Poteau, Oklahoma, has a very rich history. The earliest known inhabitants here were the Caddo Indians. Part of the Mississippi River valley culture, the Caddo represented the western-most border of […]
Month: August 2017
Cavanal Hill Historic Trail
The French Influence Cavanal Hill is known as the “World’s Highest Hill,” reaching 1,999 feet above the surrounding terrain. While this is impressive, the history surrounding Cavanal is even more alluring. The legacy of Cavanal has had a tremendous impact on Poteau and the surrounding area. The area was first settled in the late 1700s […]
Oklahoma’s First Woman Mayor: Ms. Nora Shaw
Progressive Poteau Since Poteau was first established, historically, it’s been known as a very progressive and vibrant city. During the late 1800s, many notorious outlaws and famous U.S. Marshals visited the early town. Those included people such as Belle Starr and Ed “Coon” Ratterree. In the 1910s, Poteau was one of the only towns in […]