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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To look back on what happened in Oklahoma history and to remember those who came before us.

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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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Quartz Mountain Resort Park

Features/Facilities: 6,260 Lake Acres - 4,284 Park Acres - Resort Lodge (118 guest rooms and suites) - 8 Two-bedroom Cabins (with kitchenettes) - Mountainview Bunkhouse (64-person dormitory) - Performing Arts Complex - 5 Performing Arts Pavilions - Outdoor Amphitheatre (capacity of 200) - 5 Camping Areas, - 20 Full Hookups - 100 Electric/Water Hookups (5 handicap accessible) - 99 Primitive Sites - Restrooms / Showers (2 handicap accessible) - Sanitary Dump Stations - Boat Ramps - Group Camp (capacity 125) - Nature Center - Naturalist - Hiking Trails - Giftshop - North Shore ORV Area (Apr. 1- Sep. 30) - Sand Dunes - Swimming Beaches - Miniature Golf - Water Skiing - Paddleboats - Grocery Store

Located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma.

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Today in Oklahoma History

Monday, December 9, 1861

Battle of Chusto-Talasah

American Civil War -- Chief Opothleyahola and his Union forces were at Chusto-Talasah, or Caving Banks, on the Horseshoe Bend of Bird Creek when Colonel Douglas H. Cooper's 1,300 Confederates attacked. For almost four hours, Cooper attacked and attempted to outflank the Federals, finally driving them east across Bird Creek just before dark. Cooper camped there overnight but did not pursue the Federals because he was short of ammunition. The Confederates claimed victory. more...

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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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Beckham County

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

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