tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39526837374355663082024-12-18T21:23:43.687-06:00Providing a glimpse into the unusual, strange, and bizarre place that is Oklahoma. Poteauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10097159777435441684noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952683737435566308.post-35969752880813739482018-03-21T15:43:00.003-05:002018-03-21T15:43:27.073-05:00

Oklahoma is full of strange and bizarre sights.  Sure, we know that Oklahoma had Cowboys. We know the state had Indians. We know that there's a great big oil man hiding out somewhere in Downtown Tulsa, but did you know that there's also colossal frogs, metal dinosaurs, and two headed cows? If not, now you do. This list shows only a few of the more bizarre places in Oklahoma; there're

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Even though Oklahoma has been settled now for over 100 years, there are still vast unexplored areas to be found throughout the state.  In some areas, such as the Ouachita Mountains in southeast Oklahoma, massive old world forests still cover much of the land.  Some of these places still have yet to be explored and could contain such beasts as Oklahoma's Boggy Bottom Monster, a

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Today, over 2,000,000 flights arrive and depart the Tulsa International Airport.  It remains a hub of Oklahoma, just as it has in years past.  The history of the Tulsa Airport is fascinating.  It started as a private airfield with little more than a grassy, muddy runway.  Within a few years, it became a destination point, even hosting several Air National Tours. 

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Futurism led to the art deco movement of the late 1920s and 1930s. This was an era of vast change. The ideals and philosophies of futurism were expanded as air travel became more widespread. In addition to fast cars and streamlined trains on the ground, shiny airplanes and sleek airships began to dominate the skies. his spurred a vision of the future that was both absurd and wonderful. This

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Located near Arcadia on old Route 66, Pops is a newer addition that draws in a lot of visitors.  Most striking is the 66 foot tall neon soda bottle that can be seen from miles around.  While that is impressive in its own right, what is more impressive is the number of flavors that Pops carries.  Inside the restaurant, you can order from over 700 different soda flavors, as well

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Oklahoma is full of ghost stories, from crybaby bridges to creepy old buildings.  Among all of the ghost stories throughout Oklahoma, one town in particular has the most. Guthrie can be considered one of the states most creepiest towns.  Almost anywhere you go in the area, you'll find another tale of wraiths and spirits coming back to life.  This article covers such famous

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Of all of the early explorers to Oklahoma, Coronado was perhaps the most well known.  Arriving in 1541, the famed explorer and his men helped map out a good portion of the Oklahoma panhandle.  Of course, that wasn't their main intention.  Their goal was to find the legendary city of Cibola, also known as one of the seven cities of gold.   The legend say that

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While Dick Tracey is famous throughout the world for his crime fighting escapades, many don't know that the legendary figure had his origins in Pawnee, Oklahoma.  Many of the characters that originated in Chester Gould's early comic strips came from people he grew up with in Oklahoma, or from popular news articles from across the state during that time.  The story here explains

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Mickey Mantle was one of Baseball's greatest legends, but not many know that the New York Yankees star was born and raised in Oklahoma.  His childhood home still stands in Commerce, Oklahoma just as it did during the 1950s.  His story is fascinating, and one that every baseball lover and Yankee fan should hear.  Read the full story

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The Cave Garden was swarming with people. Cigar smoke filled the rooms as tall men in dark fedoras ordered whiskey under the code name of “horse liniment” or “coffin varnish." They knew that at any time the Tulsa police could raid the chicken restaurant and arrest anyone that possessed even a tiny drop of alcohol. It was rare that alcohol could be found in the main rooms, but

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Everyone knows Mister Ed, the famous talking horse, and his companion Wilber, but not everyone knows that Mister Ed is buried right here in Oklahoma. The story is mired in speculation and myth, but the true story is much more fascinating. In this article, we explore the truth and myth behind Mister Ed's final resting place in Oklahoma.

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This was precisely what happened in Poteau, Oklahoma on Thursday, January 25, 1934. Shortly before noon, Clyde and his gang drove the stolen blue Plymouth sedan down Dewey Avenue, turned right on to McKenna, and parked just outside and towards the rear of Central National Bank. Dressed in expensive-looking suits, Clyde Barrow and Raymond Hamilton got out and calmly walked through the

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Witteville was once a prosperous mining town during the early 20th century. Located just three miles west of Poteau, the Witteville coalmines drew hundreds of workers from all over the world. During an age where coal was king, the mines in Oklahoma employed over 7,500 men and boys. Often times, children as young as 14 would work in the mines, receiving around a mere five cents for each

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The Little Sahara Sand Dunes in Oklahoma were formed more than 11,000 years ago, during the end of the Pleistocene epoch. During this time, massive glaciers reached down as far as northern Kansas. Runoff from these glaciers formed large rivers that spread south towards the Gulf of Mexico. As the waters receded, this left massive sand dunes in their wake.  Today, these sand dunes are

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In the early days of what would eventually become Oklahoma, Skullyville was already a flourishing town. Founded in 1832, when the forced removal of the Choctaw Indians to their new home was in full progress, the busy town of Skullyville would have a brief but eventful history. As one of the most important towns in early day Oklahoma, Skullyville played a vital role from the Choctaw

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Swimming through a sea of green foliage, the Catoosa blue whale smiles happily at travelers driving along the old historic route 66. The blue whales wide smile just begs for attention, and like the call of the ancient Sirens, visitors are entranced by this great hunk of concrete. Today, Catoosa's Blue Whale is a captivating tourist attraction, but this wasn't always the case. Born

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Abandoned Motel: Texhoma, Oklahoma, along Highway 54 Visions of the Oklahoma Man Street Program Since the Oklahoma Main Street Program was founded in 1985, many small communities across Oklahoma have taken a little more extra pride and devotion to their towns.  The Main Street Program has helped revitalize these small towns and help them become prosperous as well as founding a

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The Woolaroc Museum Woolaroc Ranch was not only a haven for Frank Phillips, but it was also a haven for bandits, outlaws, and other breeds of notorious criminals. This is very different from what it has become, but at one time, the Woolaroc Ranch was a thriving retreat for those famous enough to get invited. In fact, it was here that Frank Philips won and lost the Ringling Brothers Circus in

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Tulsa's Philbrook: A mastery of DesignThe mastery of architecture in Tulsa takes no greater form than in Villa Philbrook. This mastery can be seen in every small detail; from the sweeping lines of the grand vestibule to the highly stylized chimera scattered throughout the villa. Highly ornate columns straddle the upstairs hallway, adorned with realistic grapevine reliefs. The ceilings soar as if

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Frank Lloyd Wright in Oklahoma: The Price Tower The Realization of a DreamThe Price Tower in Bartlesville, Oklahoma is the realization of a dream for famed architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. First conceived in the mid-twenties, it would take nearly thirty years before Wright would have a chance to build his first and only skyscraper. Frank Lloyd Wright was a visionary. Through his

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Oklahoma Civil War Naval Battle: Recovering the J.R. Williams Oklahoma's Civil War Naval BattleOklahoma's only Civil War naval battle was either a great success, or a tremendous failure. In 1862, the Union Navy confiscated the J.R. Williams under the premise that the steamboat was being used to carry military contraband into the Confederate ports. After the Union Navy took possession of the J

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The Myths and Legends of Robbers Cave: A tale of Jesse James  Robbers Cave: The Outlaws Hideout In the years preceding Oklahoma statehood, the Ouachita Mountains remained as wild and rugged as the old west. Heavily forested, and lined with hidden caverns and ravines, this area was a favorite hiding place for outlaws and bandits. One such place, Robbers Cave, is known to have concealed

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Spiro Mounds: Spanish Gold, Empires, and Southeast Oklahoma Spiro Mounds: In search of a legend It was in 1541 when Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto ventured through Southeastern Oklahoma. With a little less than 300 men, de Soto set out on a quest to find El Dorado, or "the gilded one". The phantom El Dorado proved to be elusive, and de Soto, miserable and in deep despair, decided to

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Oklahoma Attractions: Fun things to do in Okmulgee, Oklahoma Okmulgee, Oklahoma - A Historical Treasure Situated only 40 minutes south of Tulsa, Okmulgee is a small town rich with history and teaming with wildlife. The history of Okmulgee is begins in 1868. After the Civil War, the Creek Nation began restoring order to their devastated homeland and came together in a great council to

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Historical Okmulgee, Oklahoma - 1920-1929  Okmulgee History: The Roaring 20's and a Slow Decline The Roaring 20's hit Okmulgee much like it did in the rest of the country. Radio programs were popular, as television hadn't been invented yet. People sat around and listened to popular shows or music from the great Jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Towards the middle

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