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 […]
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Oklahoma Attractions: Fun Things to Do in Oklmulgee
Okmulgee, Oklahoma: A Historical Treasure Situated only 40 minutes south of Tulsa, Okmulgee is a small town rich with history and teeming with wildlife. The history of Okmulgee begins in 1868. After the Civil War, the Creek Nation began restoring order to their devastated homeland and came together in a great council to establish a […]
Historic Okmulgee: How Oil Tycoons Created one of Oklahoma’s Wealthiest Towns
Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House, to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige. Before you leave, be sure to check […]
How the Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee Gave Birth to a Fledgling City
Okmulgee: The Creek Indian Capital Okmulgee’s history is rich with both triumph and tragedy. From the rebirth of the Creek Indian and the many state-changing decisions made in Creek Counsel House to the tragedies of the Great Depression, this series will outline the key events that brought this small town national prestige. In this article about historic […]
Oklahoma History: The Rebirth of Main Street Oklahoma
Since the Oklahoma Main Street Program was founded in 1985, many small communities across Oklahoma have taken a little more extra pride and devotion to their towns. The Main Street Program has helped revitalize these small towns and help them become prosperous as well as founding a sense of pride in their history. This article […]