Welcome to Exploring Oklahoma History
Exploring Oklahoma History is just for the fun of seeing what there is to see in the great state of Oklahoma, and to possibly learn a little something along the way.
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Historic Place of the Day
Birthplace of Will Rogers
Nov. 4 1879 - Aug 15, 1935. Will Rogers world renowned writer, humorist and actor, was born on a ranch east of Oologah in Cooweescoowee, Indian Territory. He and Wiley Post died in an airplane crash at Point Barrow, Alaska. His birthplace was moved out of the path of Oologah lake to 2 miles norht of here and is open to the public. Oklahoma Historical Society 170-1995.
Today In Oklahoma History
20 February
Hmmm. Nothing listed for today, February 18. Guess we'll just have to look ahead.
Tulsa Port of Catoosa Dedication
On a cold February day, William Verity, President of Armco Steel Corporation gave the keynote speech at the dedication of the Tulsa Port of Catoosa. Seated on his left is Tulsa Mayor Robert J. LaFortune. To his right is Jacques Cunningham, master of ceremonies for the dedication. Mr. Cunningham was the first chairman of the City of Tulsa-Rogers County Port Authority. more...
Latest Journal Entries
2019 Inauguration
On January 14, 2019, John Kevin Stitt became the 28th Governor of Oklahoma.
UPDATE: Google Maps Thumbnails
Google Maps thumbnails are no longer working. Links to Google Maps still work. We're working on a fix. (UPDATED)
Big Database Update
Over the next few weeks I'll be making several updates to the Exploring Oklahoma History Historic Places Database....