What Is Spiro Mounds? Spiro Mounds is part of an ancient American Indian empire located in Spiro, Oklahoma. This is the story of that empire. Spiro Mounds: In Search of a Legend It was in 1541 when the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto ventured through Southeastern Oklahoma. With a little less than 300 men, de […]
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A Fascinating Glimpse Into Okmulgee, Oklahoma’s History During the Great Depression: 1920–1929
Okmulgee History: The Roaring ’20s and a Slow Decline The Roaring ’20s hit Okmulgee much like it did in the rest of the country. Radio programs were popular, as television hadn’t been invented yet. People sat around and listened to popular shows or music from great jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Towards […]
Historic Okmulgee: How Oil Tycoons Created one of Oklahoma’s Wealthiest Towns
Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House, to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige. Before you leave, be sure to check […]
How the Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee Gave Birth to a Fledgling City
Okmulgee: The Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state-changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige. In this article about historic […]