3 Fascinating Tales of Buried Treasure in Oklahoma
Learn some stories of lost treasure in Oklahoma. Forgotten Treasure During the 1800s, the land that would become Oklahoma was in flux. During the early part of the century, France owned the land. Over the next 100 years, it would be part of Texas, Arkansas Territory, Indian Territory, and Oklahoma Territory. Because of this constant shifting, the future state was largely ignored until the 1880s. It served as a passage between Kansas and Texas and …
Outlaw Jesse James Treasure Tales of Oklahoma
This painting depicts the James Brothers robbing a train.Source: The Everett Collection | Canva The Wild West of Oklahoma Oklahoma is full of treasure tales. Some are quite detailed, while others are obscure and impossible to trace. Most of these tales originated during the mid to late 1800s before Oklahoma became a state. During that time, much of the state was considered uncivilized. Other than the few military forts that were established and the occasional U.S. …
Oklahoma’s Most Haunted City: Ghost Stories From Guthrie
Downtown Guthrie, 1893 Guthrie, Oklahoma, has always had one of the most unusual stories of any city in the nation. It was essentially born on April 22, 1889, on the day of Oklahoma’s famous land run. By nightfall, a town of fewer than 10 people became a bustling city of over 10,000. Early on, it was selected as one of the Federal Land Offices, and for those wanting to quickly stake a claim in the …
Oklahoma’s Monsters and Other Unexplainable Legends
One of the fabled Oklahoma monsters is a giant freshwater octopus that consumes humans. | Photo by Isabel Galvez Mythical Creatures in Oklahoma Ever since the days of the ancient Caddo Empire, Oklahoma's residents have conjured wild tales and fascinating stories about strange monsters and unbelievable beasts roaming the wilds. Some of them, such as Oklahoma's own Bigfoot—the Boggy Bottom Monster—have been well-documented through the years, but there are a lot of other legends of …
The Ghosts of Ft. Washita, Oklahoma: A Civil War Haunting Ground
Tonight would change her life – for eternity. The azure moon hung low over Ft. Washita, its crescent shape casting faded shadows that snaked across the lawn like a wraith. Crouching in the shadows, she scanned the Fort for Confederate soldiers. Besides a couple guards posted at the guardhouse, the grounds were empty. The officers’ quarters were just across the parade grounds. Leaving the shadows of the south barracks, she rushed across the empty field, …
The Myths and History of Robbers Cave and Jessie James
The funeral of Jesse James, one of the most legendary outlaws in American history. | Source Somewhere in the wilderness of southeast Oklahoma, there is over a million dollars' worth of hidden treasure. This is the story of that treasure, the outlaws who robbed it, and the cave system where they hid… Robbers Cave: The Outlaws' Hideout In the years preceding Oklahoma statehood, the Ouachita Mountains remained as wild and rugged as the old west. Heavily forested …
Pretty Boy Floyd: Robin Hood or Notorious Killer?
Was Pretty Boy Floyd a gangster or a folk hero?Source: Created in Canva Pretty Boy Floyd: Friend of the Common Man The Roaring Twenties was a time of great celebration and independence, but in Oklahoma, it was also a time of bootleggers, outlaws, and gangsters. Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd was the quintessential gangster, as he embraced both the independence and the lawlessness of the 1920s. For nearly 15 years, Pretty Boy Floyd was the bane of …
The Legend of the Southeast Oklahoma’s Bigfoot, The Boggy Bottom Monster
The Untamed Wilds Deep in the forests of Southeastern Oklahoma, among the tangled vegetation and infant mountains, there roams a creature that legends are made of. It stands over eight feet tall, and has razor sharp claws that can rip the flesh off any living creature. Covered in a thick weave of fur, this creature quietly blends in with the surrounding vegetation. For those who seek it, it remains elusive; only trace evidence of its …