The Vanishing Towns of Southeastern Oklahoma While many towns in Southeastern Oklahoma flourished, others simply vanished. Many of these towns’ virtual abandonment began in the late 1800s as railroad construction flourished throughout Indian Territory. Other towns were simply swallowed up by the progress of their neighbors. 1. Kully Chaha The abandonment of Kully Chaha, located […]
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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 […]