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The Great Train Robbery of 1912 in Poteau, Oklahoma

December 18, 2018June 3, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

A Bold Robbery Poteau, Oklahoma, was still a wild and rugged place even after the territory officially became a state. While this story can be repeated many times throughout Oklahoma, it really shows how rural areas were still very much stuck in the old days of the Wild, Wild West. It was a clear, chilly morning […]

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Early Railroads of Southeast Oklahoma

December 10, 2017June 17, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Development of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad During the late 1800s, most long-distance travel was done through the railways. In Indian Territory, there were no railroad tracks laid until the 1880s. The first rail line in Indian Territory was the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company (MK&T, or Katy). They ran a line […]

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Unusual Tulsa Restaurants – 5 Outlandish Places to Eat

April 13, 2010June 20, 2026 Oklahoma Traveler

Odd Restaurants While Tulsa has some of the most outstanding restaurants in the state, there are none more unusual than the five Tulsa restaurants listed below. These unusual restaurants range from the whimsical to the magical, from Old Mexico to Asia, and across space and time. If you’re looking for some unusual restaurants to eat […]

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