http://blogoklahoma.usExploring Oklahoma History (at blogoklahoma.us) 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.60en-usExploring Oklahoma History (blogoklahoma.us) All rights reserved.Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:58:21 GMThttp://blogoklahoma.ushttp://blogoklahoma.us/img/EOH-SplashPage300x300.png300300<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/clipart/chatwoman.jpg"><br /><br />A brand new version of this website will be launched soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=739">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=739http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=739Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:07:15 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2021/2112061107_8XrngQQ.png"><br /><br />We have changed our attribution policy.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=738">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=738http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=738Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:06:25 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2019/1909161314_BOP_TITLE_063.png"><br /><br />In this week's episode we take another look back into Oklahoma history as we explore the tragedy at Babbs Switch. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=737">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=737http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=737Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:12:21 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2019/1905080831_BOP_Title_062.png"><br /><br />In this long overdue episode we take another look back into Oklahoma History.with the fascinating tale of Greer County … Texas. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=736">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=736http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=736Wed, 08 May 2019 08:31:01 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2019/81XMxzljGaL.jpg"><br /><br />The book investigates a series of murders of wealthy Osage people that took place in Osage County, Oklahoma in the early 1920s—after big oil deposits were discovered beneath their land. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=735">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=735http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=735Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:27:55 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2019/EOH042019.png"><br /><br />Our newly designed website is now up. This is something we've been working on for the last couple of months. It should run quite a bit faster and be much more mobile friendly. We hope you like it. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=734">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=734http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=734Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:26:48 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/doc/crime/800px-Bonnieclyde_f.jpg"><br /><br />On April, 6, 1934, Clyde Barrow, Bonnie Parker and Henry Methvin shot and killed Constable Cal Campbell and kidnap Chief Percy Boyd near Commerce, Oklahoma. Chief Boyd was later released.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=733">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=733http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=733Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:06:57 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2019/Screenshot_2019-01-14_15.09.22.png"><br /><br />On January 14, 2019, John Kevin Stitt became the 28th Governor of Oklahoma.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=732">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=732http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=732Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:34:28 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/clipart/chatwoman.jpg"><br /><br />Google Maps thumbnails are no longer working. Links to Google Maps still work. We're working on a fix. (UPDATED)<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=731">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=731http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=731Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:47:32 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2018/7c7fb00f-fe82-48bd-9df1-662d1eae123c-b7cf75dc-d9d9-4756-b919-2eb6333be946-v1.png"><br /><br />Over the next few weeks I'll be making several updates to the Exploring Oklahoma History Historic Places Database....<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=730">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=730http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=730Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:30:52 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.net/img/bok/eps/201804/fider-logo.png"><br /><br />We'd love to hear what you're thinking about. What can we do better? Do you need help with something? We now have a place for you to vote, discuss, and share ideas and ask questions.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=729">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=729http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=729Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:18:27 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/https://blogoklahoma.net/img/bok/eps/201909/bokp-video-card-056.jpg"><br /><br />In this episode I talk about the impeachment of Oklahoma Governors Jack C. Walton and Henry S. Johnson. As well as give a civics lesson on what it takes to impeach and remove someone from office. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=728">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=728http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=728Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:43:02 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/oldtimeradio.jpg"><br /><br />How many of you remember the old podcast feed we had up a few years ago? It had all of two episodes in it. Well guess what. That feed is now active again!<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=727">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=727http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=727Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:51:50 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/bokp-video-EOH-054.png"><br /><br />In the wee hours of July 5th, 1943, it was like most nights in the sleepy little panhandle town of Boise City, Oklahoma. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=726">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=726http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=726Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:49:17 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/005.JPG"><br /><br />Just finished a big historic places database update. A big thank you to Dennis McGill for sending in over 50 pictures, GPS locations, and a few address corrections.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=725">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=725http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=725Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:25:37 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/facebook-group-icon.png"><br /><br />We've relaunched the Exploring Oklahoma History Facebook Group<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=724">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=724http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=724Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:14:19 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/clipart/chatwoman.jpg"><br /><br />We updated a few things here on the website.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=723">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=723http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=723Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:58:30 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/amazon_AP_620.jpg"><br /><br />Amazon is ending their aStore program, so this means the Exploring Oklahoma History Amazon Store will be closing soon.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=722">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=722http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=722Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:12:06 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/whole-us.jpg"><br /><br />A total solar eclipse is coming to the United States on August 21, 2017.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=721">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=721http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=721Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:17:06 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/ElReno2013Tor_maxresdefault.jpg"><br /><br />Video - El Reno: Lessons From the Most Dangerous Tornado in Storm Observing History (May 31, 2013)<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=720">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=720http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=720Thu, 04 May 2017 08:34:00 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/BA030A.jpg"><br /><br />Happy Opening Day! MLB has started regular season play. It's Baseball Season! Yay! How much do you know Oklahoma's rich Baseball history?<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=719">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=719http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=719Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:53:05 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/Strawhat.jpg"><br /><br />Cowboy hats are an everyday part of life here in Oklahoma. Have you ever wondered why the cowboy hat looks the way it does? Radiolab has an interesting take on how the cowboy hat evolved.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=718">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=718http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=718Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:55:32 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2017/woodyguthrie19400223.jpg"><br /><br />On February 23, 1940, folk singer Woody Guthrie writes one of his best-known songs, *This Land is Your Land.*<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=717">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=717http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=717Wed, 22 Feb 2017 09:59:40 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.net/img/bok/eps2/tn_bokp_044.png"><br /><br />In this episode of the Blog Oklahoma Podcast we explore more Oklahoma history and why the markers says what they say, and I share 5 great YouTube channels for you to checkout. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=716">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=716http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=716Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:56:48 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2016/b16c0e4bc61cd00ba60e3d3604cfc170.jpg"><br /><br />From all of us here at Exploring Oklahoma History. May you have a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=715">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=715http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=715Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:05:47 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/clipart/chatwoman.jpg"><br /><br />I fixed a few minor glitches and a display issues on the site. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=714">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=714http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=714Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:42:45 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/img/no-picture.png"><br /><br />First off a big thank you to everyone who's sent in pictures and marker finds over the years. It’s helped us out a lot to fill in some of the blanks in our Oklahoma Historic Places Database. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=713">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=713http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=713Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:40:57 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.us/content/blog/2016/amesastro700x700.png"><br /><br />The Ames Astrobleme Museum, which opened August 18, 2007, features numerous image panels and a video showing the formation of the Ames crater and its discovery as a significant geological and economic resource.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=712">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=712http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=712Fri, 05 Aug 2016 08:41:26 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.net/img/bok/eps2/tn_bokp_035.png"><br /><br />In this episode we take another trip through Oklahoma history in what we like to call our two fold trip.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=711">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=711http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=711Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:04:39 GMTOur Journal<img src="http://blogoklahoma.net/img/bok/eps2/tn_bokp_034.png"><br /><br />This week on the Blog Oklahoma Podcast we’re going to take a little trip to one of my favorite Oklahoma historical markers. Welcome to Blog Oklahoma.<br /><br /><a href="http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=710">Read More...</a>http://blogoklahoma.us/blog.aspx?id=710http://blogoklahoma.us/post.aspx?id=710Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:24:15 GMTOur Journal