Boise City: A Small Oklahoman Town With an Explosive Claim to Fame It all began on July 5, 1943. On the other side of the world, the United States was involved in a bitter war against the Axis forces. The Axis forces wanted to control Europe and the Pacific, while the Allies fought for peace. […]
Medieval Castles in Oklahoma: Historic Information and Fun Facts
Yes, There Are Castles in Oklahoma When most people think of Oklahoma, they think of cowboys and Indians or of oil and large cornfields. But castles in Oklahoma? It’s hard to even put those two words together—Oklahoma Castle. It just sounds wrong. But yes, there are indeed castles in Oklahoma. If you’re disappointed that this […]
Over 150 Famous People from Oklahoma (or who have Called Oklahoma Home)
Oklahoma is a state that is both fascinating and full of colorful people. Many of the great and powerful people of the United States has called Oklahoma home. From Astronauts to Actors, Athletes and Ambassadors, and yes, plenty of cowboys and Indians, Oklahoma is teeming with a rich and varied history of producing Famous Americans. […]
The Holy City of the Wichitas: Ancient Jerusalem in America
Oklahoma’s Jerusalem: The Holy City of the Wichitas Located in the rugged terrain of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, The Holy City of the Wichitas is a recreation of the very streets that Jesus Christ walked. While it may not be the true holy site in Jerusalem, Oklahoma’s Holy City still draws thousands of visitors […]
A History of the Captain’s Castle in Cameron, Oklahoma
There is a place in southeast Oklahoma that conjures tales of medieval knights, wholesome princesses, and glorious adventures. It is a place rich with history but nearly forgotten in the echoes of time. Situated on the southwest slope of Cameron Mountain, near Poteau, Oklahoma, Captain’s Castle sits like a misplaced Arthurian legend. Also known as […]
Tulsa Cave House: Speakeasies, Secrets, and Specters
The Roaring Twenties: Before the Tulsa Cave House Got Its Name The Cave Garden was swarming with people. Cigar smoke filled the rooms as tall men in dark fedoras ordered whiskey under the code name of “horse liniment” or “coffin varnish.” They knew that at any time, the Tulsa police could raid the chicken restaurant […]
Pretty Boy Floyd: Robin Hood or Notorious Killer?
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 […]
Spiro Mounds: Spanish Gold, Empires, and Southeast Oklahoma
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 […]
Downtown Tulsa Underground Tunnels
Buried beneath downtown Tulsa, a system of secret underground tunnels was built to connect many of Tulsa’s early skyscrapers. The tunnel system was designed at first for freight, but soon became a millionaires’ highway, protecting the wealthy and elite from danger. This is a story of Tulsa’s secret tunnels. Tulsa Tunnels: A Guide He stood […]
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 […]