Exploring Oklahoma History
We're Here to Explore the Great State of Oklahoma, to Remember Those Who Came Before Us, and Learn the Lessons of Oklahoma's Past Together.
Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
California Trail
California Trail Crossed Here Caravans of gold seekers in the Rush for Califonia traveled this Trail in spring. 1849, under military escort commanded by Capt. R.B. Marchy. Route lay west from Ft. Smith, south side of Arkansas and Canadian rivers, across Oklahoma. Camp ground and spring, 3 mi. west, well know on this famous Trail.
Located in McClain County, Oklahoma.
Today in Oklahoma History
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
The Oklahoma Lottery
In 2003 the Oklahoma legislature passed legislation allowing the proposal of a lottery to go before a vote of the people. Two state questions (705 and 706) were placed on the general election ballot in 2004. Those state questions would set up the lottery commission and create a lottery trust fund. The Oklahoma Lottery was approved by the vote of the people in 2004 by rather large margins. The Oklahoma Lottery is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). On its first day, October 12, 2005, scratch tickets went on sale. On November 10, 2005 Pick 3 was started. Powerball came to Oklahoma on January 12, 2006. More...
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