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.

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We learn the lessons of Oklahoma's past in order to shape a better future.

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Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day

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Whited Grist Mill

Listed on National Register of Historic Places, added 1976 - #76001554. The Whited Mill in Elk City, Oklahoma, operated from 1903 thru 1944. The mill was moved in 1985 to it's present location near W. 3rd St. and Pioneer Rd. in the Route 66/Old Town Museum near the city's Ackley Park.

Located in Beckham County, Oklahoma.

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Today in Oklahoma History

Monday, January 22, 2018

Gas Rig Explosion

A natural gas rig exploded killing five workers near Quinton. Three companies were later fined a total of $118,000 for exposing employees to fire and explosion hazards. The families of the workers later filed wrongful-death lawsuits.

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March 27, 2024

A Way To Support Blog Oklahoma

If you would like to support me or say thank you by buying me a coffee for everything I do at Blog Oklahoma, you can do so at Ko-Fi.

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September 25, 2023

The Cherokee Advocate

The Cherokee Advocate was a newspaper for the Cherokee Nation at Tahlequah, Indian Territory, from 1844 to 1906.

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September 25, 2023

Beckham County

About Oklahoma. Beckham County is in western Oklahoma along the Texas border.

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