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 […]
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Outlaw Jesse James Treasure Tales of Oklahoma
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 […]
14 Totally Unique Restaurants in Oklahoma You Have to Try
A Compelling Restaurant Landscape Oklahoma is full of strange and unusual places. When most people go out to eat, they expect to find a traditional restaurant. These types of places can be found all across Oklahoma, from small towns to big cities. Occasionally though, visitors may run across the unexpected. These are not your typical […]
The Most Fascinating Science Museum in Oklahoma City
The world shuddered beneath my feet as a tremendous roar cascaded off the walls of the small room. I could feel the earth violently heaving, as if some enraged god had thrust his fist against the ground in fury. My knuckles began to turn white as sweat threatened to weaken my hold on the steel […]
Oklahoma’s Most Haunted City: Ghost Stories From Guthrie
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 […]
Pops on Route 66: The World’s Largest Soda Bottle
Pops, Route 66 Route 66 is alive and well in Oklahoma. Even though the famed highway is no longer in regular use, new attractions keep popping up. Most recently, Tulsa has completed a large project on the 11th Street Bridge dedicated to Route 66. Other attractions appear throughout the state, with most being highlighted by […]
4 Unusual Creations in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Unusual Creations Oklahoma is a strange place. Sure, we know that Oklahoma had cowboys; we know the state has Indians; we know that there’s a great big oil man hiding out somewhere in Downtown Tulsa, but did you know that there are also colossal frogs, metal dinosaurs, and two-headed cows? If not, now you […]
Early Railroads of Southeast Oklahoma
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 […]
Forgotten Towns of Southeastern Oklahoma
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 […]
A WPA Tour of Poteau: The Works Progress Administration in Oklahoma
The History of Oklahoma: The Dust Bowl In October 1929, the world erupted in chaos. A massive stock market crash sent Wall Street into a panic, resulting in a near collapse of the economy. What started off as panic on Wall Street soon came knocking on the doors of Main Street. Thousands of people were […]