Exploring Oklahoma History
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Oklahoma Historic Place of the Day
Doan's Crossing
It was at this location, where the Texas Cattle Trail crossed the Red River, that C.F. Doan maintained an extensive mercantile operation. Though the store was on the Texas side of the river, the crossing became known as Doan's Crossing. It was last used in 1895, but during its existence over 19,000,000 head of cattle crossed here on their way to markets in Kansas.
Located in Tillman County, Oklahoma.
Today in Oklahoma History
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
4.3 Earthquake
One of the strongest earthquakes in state history startled Oklahomans, rattling windows and nerves but causing no major damage or injuries. The quake was centered eight miles southeast of Norman, south of Lake Thunderbird, near E Post Oak Road and 84th Avenue SE, Oklahoma Geological Survey research seismologist Austin Holland said. He estimated the magnitude of the 9:06 a.m. quake at 5.1 and called it a "small to moderate earthquake," while the U.S. Geological Survey put it at 4.3. Read more: NewsOK.com
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